The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) in Rocky Mountain House, Canada is 9,023 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 09:15 in Istanbul, it's 23:15 in Rocky Mountain House. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,919 feet between the two airports. Rocky Mountain House Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Rocky Mountain House (YRM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Rocky Mountain House Airport (YRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.