Distance From Silva Bay Seaplane Base to İstanbul Airport, SYF - IST Distance

The distance from Silva Bay Seaplane Base (SYF) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 5969 miles or 9606 kilometers or 5184 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 Gabriola Island ( Canada ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gabriola Island and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 13 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Silva Bay Seaplane Base, Gabriola Island, Canada to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 13 hours 43 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 • SYF - IST

Kilometers		9606 km
Statute Miles		5969 miles
Nautical Miles		5184 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 43 minutes

Silva Bay Seaplane Base to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - SYF to IST Flight Path

Location of Silva Bay Seaplane Base & İstanbul Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gabriola Island to Arnavutköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gabriola Island, Canada and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Gabriola Island, Canada and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYF - IST

Time difference between Gabriola Island (Canada) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 10 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 10 Hours ahead of Gabriola Island.

Location	Local Time
Gabriola Island (Canada)	2026-03-20, 00:25:59 PDT
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2026-03-20, 10:25:59 +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

Silva Bay Seaplane Base (SYF / ) Gabriola Island, Canada

Destination

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