Distance From Ilimanaq Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport, XIQ - ESB Distance

The distance from Ilimanaq Heliport (XIQ) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 3520 miles or 5665 kilometers or 3057 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 Ilimanaq ( Greenland ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ilimanaq and Ankara takes around 8 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ilimanaq Heliport, Ilimanaq, Greenland to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 8 hours 5 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 • XIQ - ESB

Kilometers		5665 km
Statute Miles		3520 miles
Nautical Miles		3057 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 5 minutes

Ilimanaq Heliport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - XIQ to ESB Flight Path

Location of Ilimanaq Heliport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ilimanaq, Greenland and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • XIQ - ESB

Time difference between Ilimanaq (Greenland) and Ankara (Turkey) is 5 Hours.
Ankara time is 5 Hours ahead of Ilimanaq.

Location	Local Time
Ilimanaq (Greenland)	2025-12-13, 20:09:42 -02
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 01:09:42 +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

Ilimanaq Heliport (XIQ / BGIL) Ilimanaq, Greenland

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey