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YZR to IST: distance & flight time
Sarnia (Chris Hadfield Airport) → Istanbul (Istanbul Airport)
5,208 mi
8,382 km · 4,526 nm
10h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,208 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 41m 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
- YZR — Chris Hadfield Airport · Sarnia, 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 YZR
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 YZR from IST?
The flight distance from Sarnia (YZR) to Istanbul (IST) is 5,208 miles (8,382 km, 4,526 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YZR to IST?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 41m 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 Sarnia and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Sarnia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YZR to IST?
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