Distance From Franklin Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Franklin Heliport () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 5265 miles or 8473 kilometers or 4572 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 Wilkes Barre ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilkes Barre and Ankara takes around 12 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Franklin Heliport, Wilkes Barre, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 12 hours 6 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		8473 km
Statute Miles		5265 miles
Nautical Miles		4572 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 6 minutes

Franklin Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wilkes Barre, United States and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Wilkes Barre (United States) and Ankara (Turkey) is 7 Hours.
Ankara time is 7 Hours ahead of Wilkes Barre.

Location	Local Time
Wilkes Barre (United States)	2026-05-07, 11:16:34 EDT
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-05-07, 18:16:34 +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

Franklin Heliport ( / 9PN5) Wilkes Barre, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey