# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Rankin Inlet (YRT)

> 7,312 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,312 km / 4,543 mi / 3,948 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 335° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 03:16 in Istanbul, it's 19:16 in Rankin Inlet)
- **Elevation difference**: 231 ft (YRT 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

### [Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrt-rankin-inlet-rankin-inlet-airport/1ef266de-b274-6870-870a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rankin Inlet, Canada
- ICAO: CYRT
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 62.810000, -92.120000
- Elevation: 94 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 03:16 in Istanbul, it's 19:16 in Rankin Inlet.
With a 8-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)
- [Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrt-rankin-inlet-rankin-inlet-airport/1ef266de-b274-6870-870a-06bb2780ed98)
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