IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,232 km
5,115 miles
YKF
Waterloo
Canada
Distance
8,232 km
5,115 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
314°
northwest

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IST YKF
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kitchener / Waterloo Airport
IATA Code IST YKF
ICAO Code LTFM CYKF
City Istanbul Waterloo
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.460000, -80.380000

Istanbul (IST) to Waterloo (YKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) in Waterloo, Canada is 8,232 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 02:48 in Istanbul, it's 18:48 in Waterloo. 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 Waterloo (YKF) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 48° (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 Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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