IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,142 km
5,059 miles
YKZ
Markham
Canada
Distance
8,142 km
5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
314°
northwest

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IST YKZ
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code IST YKZ
ICAO Code LTFM CYKZ
City Istanbul Markham
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Toronto
Elevation 325 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 43.860000, -79.370000

Istanbul (IST) to Markham (YKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) in Markham, Canada is 8,142 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,396 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 08:11 in Istanbul, it's 00:11 in Markham. 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 Markham (YKZ) 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 Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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