Distance From Balashov Air Base to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Balashov Air Base () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 930 miles or 1496 kilometers or 807 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 Balashov ( Russia ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balashov and Ankara takes around 2 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balashov Air Base, Balashov, Russia to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 2 hours 8 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		1496 km
Statute Miles		930 miles
Nautical Miles		807 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 8 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Balashov, Russia and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Balashov (Russia) and Ankara (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Ankara time is 1 Hours behind Balashov.

Location	Local Time
Balashov (Russia)	2026-07-30, 23:33:05 +04
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-07-30, 22:33:05 +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

Balashov Air Base ( / ) Balashov, Russia

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey