IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,555 km
4,073 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
6,555 km
4,073 mi / 3,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
32°
north northeast

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IST YKS
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code IST YKS
ICAO Code LTFM UEEE
City Istanbul Yakutsk
Country Turkey Russia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 325 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 62.090000, 129.770000

Istanbul (IST) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 6,555 kilometers (4,073 miles / 3,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Istanbul, it's 11:28 in Yakutsk. With a 6-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 Yakutsk (YKS) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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