Istanbul (IST) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,856
miles
7,814
kilometers
4,219
nautical miles

🕐 9h 45m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (314°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,856 7,770
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,856 7,770
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,856 7,284
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,856 7,284
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,856 9,712
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,856 7,284
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Istanbul and Ottawa follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to YOW route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Ottawa, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 4,856 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 314° from Istanbul. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) serves Ottawa, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 4,856 miles (7,814 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to YOW typically take around 9h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,856 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.