Distance From Al-Watah Runway to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Al-Watah Runway () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 1291 miles or 2078 kilometers or 1121 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 ( Saudi Arabia ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Ankara takes around 2 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al-Watah Runway, , Saudi Arabia to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 2 hours 58 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 • - ESB

Kilometers		2078 km
Statute Miles		1291 miles
Nautical Miles		1121 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 58 minutes

Al-Watah Runway to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of Al-Watah Runway & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Saudi Arabia and Ankara, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between , Saudi Arabia and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between (Saudi Arabia) and Ankara (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
(Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-06, 19:03:30 +03
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-05-06, 19:03:30 +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-Watah Runway ( / ) , Saudi Arabia

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey