Distance From Afutara Aerodrome to Esenboğa International Airport, AFT - ESB Distance

The distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 8606 miles or 13849 kilometers or 7473 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 Bila ( Solomon Islands ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bila and Ankara takes around 19 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Afutara Aerodrome, Bila, Solomon Islands to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 19 hours 47 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 • AFT - ESB

Kilometers		13849 km
Statute Miles		8606 miles
Nautical Miles		7473 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 47 minutes

Afutara Aerodrome to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - AFT to ESB Flight Path

Location of Afutara Aerodrome & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bila to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bila, Solomon Islands and Ankara, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Bila, Solomon Islands and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AFT - ESB

Time difference between Bila (Solomon Islands) and Ankara (Turkey) is 8 Hours.
Ankara time is 8 Hours behind Bila.

Location	Local Time
Bila (Solomon Islands)	2025-12-16, 15:19:38 +11
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 07:19:38 +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

Afutara Aerodrome (AFT / AGAF) Bila, Solomon Islands

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey