Distance From Ali Air Base to Esenboğa International Airport, XNH - ESB Distance

The distance from Ali Air Base (XNH) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 971 miles or 1562 kilometers or 843 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 Nasiriyah ( Iraq ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nasiriyah and Ankara takes around 2 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah, Iraq to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 2 hours 13 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 • XNH - ESB

Kilometers		1562 km
Statute Miles		971 miles
Nautical Miles		843 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 13 minutes

Ali Air Base to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - XNH to ESB Flight Path

Location of Ali Air Base & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nasiriyah to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nasiriyah, Iraq and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XNH - ESB

Time difference between Nasiriyah (Iraq) and Ankara (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Nasiriyah (Iraq)	2026-01-29, 08:52:13 +03
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-01-29, 08:52:13 +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

Ali Air Base (XNH / ORTL) Nasiriyah, Iraq

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey