Distance From Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Esenboğa International Airport, MSP - ESB Distance

The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 5684 miles or 9147 kilometers or 4936 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Minneapolis ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and Ankara takes around 13 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 13 hours 4 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 • MSP - ESB

Kilometers		9147 km
Statute Miles		5684 miles
Nautical Miles		4936 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 4 minutes

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - MSP to ESB Flight Path

Location of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Minneapolis to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Minneapolis, United States and Ankara, Turkey. .

Nonstop flight route between Minneapolis, United States and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSP - ESB

Time difference between Minneapolis (United States) and Ankara (Turkey) is 8 Hours.
Ankara time is 8 Hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-08-04, 11:57:36 CDT
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-08-04, 19:57:36 +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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey