Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to İstanbul Airport, YOW - IST Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 4856 miles or 7815 kilometers or 4217 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ottawa ( Canada ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 11 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 11 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YOW - IST

Kilometers		7815 km
Statute Miles		4856 miles
Nautical Miles		4217 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 9 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to IST Flight Path

Location of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ottawa to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ottawa, Canada and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - IST

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 7 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 7 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-05-10, 00:02:24 EDT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-05-10, 07:02:24 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey