IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,355 km
3,949 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
6,355 km
3,949 mi / 3,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YAB
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code IST YAB
ICAO Code LTFM CYAB
City Istanbul N/A
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 325 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 73.010000, -85.040000

Istanbul (IST) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 6,355 kilometers (3,949 miles / 3,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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.

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 12:46 in Istanbul, it's 03:46 in Arctic Bay Airport. With a 9-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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 55° (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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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