Istanbul to Richmond Hill flights
Richmond Hill lies 8,178 km (5,082 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Istanbul | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Canada |
| Population | 15.7 million | 202,022 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | YYZ, 27 km out |
Clocks in Richmond Hill are 7 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 11 h 14 min journey lands only 4 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Richmond Hill
Crossing from Turkey into Canada: money changes from the Lira to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 87 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 27 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 69 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 79 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 87 km (54 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 27 km (17 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 79 km (49 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 88 km (55 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Richmond Hill from Istanbul?
8,178 km (5,082 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Richmond Hill by air?
About 11 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Richmond Hill?
Richmond Hill is 7 h behind at the moment (America/Toronto against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Richmond Hill flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Richmond Hill also has YHM, YTZ, YLK, YCM, YKF.
What currency do I need in Richmond Hill?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.