# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Cartwright (YRF)

> 6,188 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,188 km / 3,845 mi / 3,341 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 314° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 01:51 in Istanbul, it's 19:51 in Cartwright)
- **Elevation difference**: 285 ft (YRF is lower 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

### [Cartwright Airport (YRF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrf-cartwright-cartwright-airport/1ef266de-aee0-625e-8992-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cartwright, Canada
- ICAO: CYCA
- Timezone: America/Halifax
- Coordinates: 53.680000, -57.040000
- Elevation: 40 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 01:51 in Istanbul, it's 19:51 in Cartwright.
With a 6-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)
- [Cartwright Airport (YRF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrf-cartwright-cartwright-airport/1ef266de-aee0-625e-8992-06bb2780ed98)
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