# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Knee Lake (YKE)

> 8,058 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,058 km / 5,007 mi / 4,351 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 19:17 in Istanbul, it's 11:17 in Knee Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 300 ft (YKE 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

### [Knee Lake Airport (YKE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yke-knee-lake-knee-lake-airport/1ef266de-a663-64be-845e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Knee Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CJT3
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 54.920000, -94.800000
- Elevation: 625 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 19:17 in Istanbul, it's 11:17 in Knee 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)
- [Knee Lake Airport (YKE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yke-knee-lake-knee-lake-airport/1ef266de-a663-64be-845e-06bb2780ed98)
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