# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kelsey (KES)

> 8,034 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,034 km / 4,992 mi / 4,338 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 07:47 in Istanbul, it's 23:47 in Kelsey)
- **Elevation difference**: 275 ft (KES is higher than IST)

## Airports

### [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

### [Kelsey Airport (KES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kes-kelsey-kelsey-airport/1ef266de-b485-6df8-9cab-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kelsey, Canada
- ICAO: CZEE
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 56.040000, -96.510000
- Elevation: 600 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 07:47 in Istanbul, it's 23:47 in Kelsey.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Istanbul Airport (IST)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ist-istanbul-istanbul-airport/1ef266df-5964-637e-b8a8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kelsey Airport (KES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kes-kelsey-kelsey-airport/1ef266de-b485-6df8-9cab-06bb2780ed98)
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