Distance From Al Ghaydah International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, AAY - ESB Distance

The distance from Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 2015 miles or 3243 kilometers or 1750 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 Al Ghaydah ( Yemen ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Ghaydah and Ankara takes around 4 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Ghaydah International Airport, Al Ghaydah, Yemen to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 4 hours 37 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 • AAY - ESB

Kilometers		3243 km
Statute Miles		2015 miles
Nautical Miles		1750 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 37 minutes

Al Ghaydah International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - AAY to ESB Flight Path

Location of Al Ghaydah International Airport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Al Ghaydah, Yemen and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AAY - ESB

Time difference between Al Ghaydah (Yemen) and Ankara (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Al Ghaydah (Yemen)	2026-06-20, 10:03:56 +03
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-06-20, 10:03:56 +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

Al Ghaydah International Airport (AAY / OYGD) Al Ghaydah, Yemen

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey