# Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Norman Wells (YVQ)

> 7,978 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,978 km / 4,957 mi / 4,308 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 349° (north)
- **Return heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Turkey) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 03:22 in Istanbul, it's 18:22 in Norman Wells)
- **Elevation difference**: 87 ft (YVQ 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

### [Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvq-norman-wells-norman-wells-airport/1ef266de-b34b-6fb4-9589-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Norman Wells, Canada
- ICAO: CYVQ
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 65.280000, -126.800000
- Elevation: 238 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 03:22 in Istanbul, it's 18:22 in Norman Wells.
With a 9-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)
- [Norman Wells Airport (YVQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvq-norman-wells-norman-wells-airport/1ef266de-b34b-6fb4-9589-06bb2780ed98)
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