Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to Almaty International Airport, ESB - ALA Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 2256 miles or 3630 kilometers or 1959 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 Ankara ( Turkey ) to Almaty ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Almaty takes around 5 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan is 5 hours 11 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 - ALA

Kilometers		3630 km
Statute Miles		2256 miles
Nautical Miles		1959 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 11 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to Almaty International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to ALA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ankara, Turkey and Almaty, Kazakhstan. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - ALA

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 2 Hours.
Almaty time is 2 Hours ahead of Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-02-15, 02:37:06 +03
Almaty (Kazakhstan)	2026-02-15, 04:37:06 +05

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

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

Almaty International Airport (ALA / UAAA) Almaty, Kazakhstan