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IST to YXU: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → London (London Airport)
5,164 mi
8,311 km · 4,488 nm
10h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,164 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 36m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- YXU — London Airport · London, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 mi away
Near YXU
- YQS · St Thomas Municipal Airport18 mi away
- YCE · Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome25 mi away
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport88 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IST from YXU?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to London (YXU) is 5,164 miles (8,311 km, 4,488 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to YXU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 36m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and London?
London is 7 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to YXU?
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