Distance From Ghent University Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Ghent University Heliport () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 1589 miles or 2556 kilometers or 1380 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 Gent ( Belgium ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gent and Ankara takes around 3 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ghent University Heliport, Gent, Belgium to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 3 hours 39 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		2556 km
Statute Miles		1589 miles
Nautical Miles		1380 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 39 minutes

Ghent University Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of Ghent University Heliport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gent, Belgium and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Gent (Belgium) and Ankara (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Ankara time is 1 Hours ahead of Gent.

Location	Local Time
Gent (Belgium)	2026-09-12, 13:52:35 CEST
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-09-12, 14:52:35 +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

Ghent University Heliport ( / EBGT) Gent, Belgium

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey