IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,194 km
5,091 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
8,194 km
5,091 mi / 4,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST YSM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code IST YSM
ICAO Code LTFM CYSM
City Istanbul Fort Smith
Country Turkey Canada
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Edmonton
Elevation 325 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 60.020000, -111.960000

Istanbul (IST) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 8,194 kilometers (5,091 miles / 4,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 20:37 in Istanbul, it's 10:37 in Fort Smith. 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.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 30° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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