IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,141 km
5,058 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
8,141 km
5,058 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
318°
northwest

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IST YEL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code IST YEL
ICAO Code LTFM CYEL
City Istanbul Elliot Lake
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 46.350000, -82.560000

Istanbul (IST) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 8,141 kilometers (5,058 miles / 4,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 00:38 in Istanbul, it's 16:38 in Elliot Lake. With a 8-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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 47° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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