Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to Malta International Airport, ESB - MLA Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 1049 miles or 1688 kilometers or 911 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 Valletta ( Malta )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Valletta takes around 2 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta is 2 hours 24 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 - MLA

Kilometers		1688 km
Statute Miles		1049 miles
Nautical Miles		911 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 24 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to Malta International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to MLA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Valletta, Malta.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - MLA

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Valletta (Malta) is 1 Hours.
Valletta time is 1 Hours behind Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-09-20, 05:53:44 +03
Valletta (Malta)	2026-09-20, 04:53:44 CEST

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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta