Kanal İstanbul

Key facts

Location

Istanbul

Country

Turkey

Length

45 km (28 miles)

Maximum boat length

350 m (1,148 ft 4 in)

Maximum boat beam

77.5 m (254 ft 3 in)

Maximum boat draft

17 m (55.8 ft)

Status

Pre-feasibility studies commenced April 2009, feasibility studies conducted April 2012, Construction has started June 2021

Direction

One way at a time

Start point

Black Sea

End point

Sea of Marmara

Beginning coordinates

41°20′15″N 28°41′51″E / 41.3375°N 28.6975°E / 41.3375; 28.6975 ( Black Sea )

Ending coordinates

40°58′48″N 28°46′03″E / 40.9800°N 28.7675°E / 40.9800; 28.7675 ( Sea of Marmara )