# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Gjoa Haven (YHK)

> 6,969 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,969 km / 4,331 mi / 3,763 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 21:14 in Istanbul, it's 12:14 in Gjoa Haven)
- **Elevation difference**: 173 ft (YHK is lower 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

### [Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yhk-gjoa-haven-gjoa-haven-airport/1ef266de-b034-6f56-948c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gjoa Haven, Canada
- ICAO: CYHK
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 68.640000, -95.850000
- Elevation: 152 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 21:14 in Istanbul, it's 12:14 in Gjoa Haven.
With a 9-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)
- [Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yhk-gjoa-haven-gjoa-haven-airport/1ef266de-b034-6f56-948c-06bb2780ed98)
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