IST
Istanbul
Turkey
9,340 km
5,803 miles
YZP
Sandspit
Canada
Distance
9,340 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
348°
north northwest

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IST YZP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sandspit Airport
IATA Code IST YZP
ICAO Code LTFM CYZP
City Istanbul Sandspit
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Vancouver
Elevation 325 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 53.250000, -131.810000

Istanbul (IST) to Sandspit (YZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sandspit Airport (YZP) in Sandspit, Canada is 9,340 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Istanbul, it's 18:22 in Sandspit. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sandspit (YZP) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sandspit Airport (YZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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