Distance From Balkhash Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, BXH - ESB Distance

The distance from Balkhash Airport (BXH) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 2130 miles or 3428 kilometers or 1850 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 Balkhash ( Kazakhstan ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balkhash and Ankara takes around 4 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balkhash Airport, Balkhash, Kazakhstan to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 4 hours 53 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 • BXH - ESB

Kilometers		3428 km
Statute Miles		2130 miles
Nautical Miles		1850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 53 minutes

Balkhash Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - BXH to ESB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Balkhash, Kazakhstan and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BXH - ESB

Time difference between Balkhash (Kazakhstan) and Ankara (Turkey) is 2 Hours.
Ankara time is 2 Hours behind Balkhash.

Location	Local Time
Balkhash (Kazakhstan)	2026-09-13, 12:52:22 +05
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-09-13, 10:52:22 +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

Balkhash Airport (BXH / UAAH) Balkhash, Kazakhstan

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey