Distance From Charles L Kelly Army Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Charles L Kelly Army Heliport () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 6708 miles or 10795 kilometers or 5825 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 Fort Sam Houston ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Sam Houston and Ankara takes around 15 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charles L Kelly Army Heliport, Fort Sam Houston, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 15 hours 25 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		10795 km
Statute Miles		6708 miles
Nautical Miles		5825 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 25 minutes

Charles L Kelly Army Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of Charles L Kelly Army Heliport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Sam Houston to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Sam Houston, United States and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Fort Sam Houston (United States) and Ankara (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Ankara time is 9 Hours ahead of Fort Sam Houston.

Location	Local Time
Fort Sam Houston (United States)	2026-08-08, 02:12:36 MDT
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-08-08, 11:12:36 +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

Charles L Kelly Army Heliport ( / T22) Fort Sam Houston, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey