IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,244 km
5,123 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
8,244 km
5,123 mi / 4,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YFS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code IST YFS
ICAO Code LTFM CYFS
City Istanbul Fort Simpson
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Edmonton
Elevation 325 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 61.760000, -121.240000

Istanbul (IST) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 8,244 kilometers (5,123 miles / 4,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 04:12 in Istanbul, it's 18:12 in Fort Simpson. With a 10-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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 23° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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