Distance From Gangneung Airport (K-18) to Esenboğa International Airport, KAG - ESB Distance

The distance from Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 4879 miles or 7852 kilometers or 4237 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 Gangneung ( South Korea ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gangneung and Ankara takes around 11 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gangneung Airport (K-18), Gangneung, South Korea to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 11 hours 13 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 • KAG - ESB

Kilometers		7852 km
Statute Miles		4879 miles
Nautical Miles		4237 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 13 minutes

Gangneung Airport (K-18) to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - KAG to ESB Flight Path

Location of Gangneung Airport (K-18) & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gangneung, South Korea and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KAG - ESB

Time difference between Gangneung (South Korea) and Ankara (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Ankara time is 6 Hours behind Gangneung.

Location	Local Time
Gangneung (South Korea)	2025-12-15, 22:13:54 KST
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 16:13:54 +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

Gangneung Airport (K-18) (KAG / RKNN) Gangneung, South Korea

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey