# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkland Lake (YKX)

> 7,858 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,858 km / 4,882 mi / 4,243 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 21:07 in Istanbul, it's 14:07 in Kirkland Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 832 ft (YKX 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

### [Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ykx-kirkland-lake-kirkland-lake-airport/1ef266de-b0c0-6010-a273-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kirkland Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CYKX
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 48.210000, -79.980000
- Elevation: 1,157 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 21:07 in Istanbul, it's 14:07 in Kirkland Lake.
With a 7-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)
- [Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ykx-kirkland-lake-kirkland-lake-airport/1ef266de-b0c0-6010-a273-06bb2780ed98)
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