# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Island Lake (YIV)

> 8,141 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,141 km / 5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 08:21 in Istanbul, it's 00:21 in Island Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 445 ft (YIV is higher 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

### [Island Lake Airport (YIV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yiv-island-lake-island-lake-airport/1ef266de-b079-691c-96c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Island Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CYIV
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 53.860000, -94.650000
- Elevation: 770 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 08:21 in Istanbul, it's 00:21 in Island Lake.
With a 8-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)
- [Island Lake Airport (YIV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yiv-island-lake-island-lake-airport/1ef266de-b079-691c-96c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)