Distance From JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 5270 miles or 8481 kilometers or 4577 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 Betsukai ( Japan ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

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

Estimated flight time from JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield, Betsukai, Japan 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		8481 km
Statute Miles		5270 miles
Nautical Miles		4577 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 6 minutes

JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Betsukai to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Betsukai, Japan and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Betsukai (Japan) and Ankara (Turkey) is 6 Hours.
Ankara time is 6 Hours behind Betsukai.

Location	Local Time
Betsukai (Japan)	2026-05-04, 07:37:18 JST
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-05-04, 01:37:18 +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

JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield ( / RJCS) Betsukai, Japan

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey