Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Esenboğa International Airport, YQX - ESB Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 4112 miles or 6618 kilometers or 3571 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 Gander ( Canada ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Ankara takes around 9 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 9 hours 27 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 • YQX - ESB

Kilometers		6618 km
Statute Miles		4112 miles
Nautical Miles		3571 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 27 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to ESB Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - ESB

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Ankara (Turkey) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Ankara time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2026-06-18, 02:31:10 NDT
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-06-18, 08:01:10 +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

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey