IST
Istanbul
Turkey
6,769 km
4,206 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
6,769 km
4,206 mi / 3,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
308°
northwest

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IST YQY
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code IST YQY
ICAO Code LTFM CYQY
City Istanbul Sydney
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 325 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 46.160000, -60.050000

Istanbul (IST) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 6,769 kilometers (4,206 miles / 3,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 12:55 in Istanbul, it's 05:55 in Sydney. With a 7-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 Sydney (YQY) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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