# Distance from Akulivik (AKV) to Istanbul (IST)

> 6,894 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,894 km / 4,284 mi / 3,722 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → Turkey
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 04:53 in Akulivik, it's 11:53 in Istanbul)
- **Elevation difference**: 250 ft (IST is higher than AKV)

## Airports

### [Akulivik Airport (AKV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akv-akulivik-akulivik-airport/1ef266de-b0b8-62d4-815e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akulivik, Canada
- ICAO: CYKO
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 60.820000, -78.150000
- Elevation: 75 ft

### [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO: LTFM
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Coordinates: 41.280000, 28.750000
- Elevation: 325 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:53 in Akulivik, it's 11:53 in Istanbul.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akulivik Airport (AKV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akv-akulivik-akulivik-airport/1ef266de-b0b8-62d4-815e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)