Distance From Olson Airport to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Olson Airport () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 5683 miles or 9146 kilometers or 4935 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 Elgin ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elgin and Ankara takes around 13 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Olson Airport, Elgin, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 13 hours 3 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		9146 km
Statute Miles		5683 miles
Nautical Miles		4935 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 3 minutes

Olson Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of Olson Airport & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elgin to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Elgin (United States) and Ankara (Turkey) is 9 Hours.
Ankara time is 9 Hours ahead of Elgin.

Location	Local Time
Elgin (United States)	2025-12-16, 06:01:38 CST
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 15:01:38 +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

Olson Airport ( / LL53) Elgin, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey