IST
Istanbul
Turkey
7,948 km
4,938 miles
YHF
Hearst
Canada
Distance
7,948 km
4,938 mi / 4,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YHF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport
IATA Code IST YHF
ICAO Code LTFM CYHF
City Istanbul Hearst
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 827 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 49.710000, -83.690000

Istanbul (IST) to Hearst (YHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) in Hearst, Canada is 7,948 kilometers (4,938 miles / 4,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 06:35 in Istanbul, it's 22:35 in Hearst. 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 Hearst (YHF) 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 Hearst Rene Fontaine Municipal Airport (YHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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