Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, ESB - CMH Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 5588 miles or 8993 kilometers or 4853 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 Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Columbus takes around 12 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 12 hours 50 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 - CMH

Kilometers		8993 km
Statute Miles		5588 miles
Nautical Miles		4853 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 50 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to CMH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ankara, Turkey and Columbus, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - CMH

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Columbus (United States) is 8 Hours.
Columbus time is 8 Hours behind Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 10:35:57 +03
Columbus (United States)	2025-12-15, 02:35:57 EST

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

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States