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YXK to IST: distance & flight time
Rimouski (Rimouski Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
4,454 mi
7,168 km · 3,871 nm
9h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,454 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YXK — Rimouski Airport · Rimouski, Canada
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near YXK
- YYY · Mont Joli Airport16 mi away
- YFE · Forestville Airport33 mi away
- YBC · Baie Comeau Airport47 mi away
- YME · Matane Airport54 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is YXK from IST?
The flight distance from Rimouski (YXK) to Istanbul (IST) is 4,454 miles (7,168 km, 3,871 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YXK to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 12m 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 Rimouski and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Rimouski.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YXK to IST?
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