Istanbul to St. John's flights
St. John's lies 6,235 km (3,874 mi) north-west of Istanbul, -5.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 45 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 | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Canada |
| Population | 15.7 million | 110,525 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | YYT, 7 km out |
Clocks in St. John's are 5 h 30 min behind Istanbul right now, so a 8 h 45 min journey lands only 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in St. John's
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 St. John's
St. John's is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's International Airport | YYT | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,502 ft | 461 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,235 km (3,874 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is St. John's from Istanbul?
6,235 km (3,874 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to St. John's by air?
About 8 h 45 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 St. John's?
St. John's is 5 h 30 min behind at the moment (America/St_Johns against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to St. John's flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to St. John's International Airport (YYT).
What currency do I need in St. John's?
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.