Distance From RAF Lakenheath to Esenboğa International Airport, LKZ - ESB Distance

The distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 1746 miles or 2809 kilometers or 1516 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 Lakenheath ( United Kingdom ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakenheath and Ankara takes around 4 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 4 hours 0 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 • LKZ - ESB

Kilometers		2809 km
Statute Miles		1746 miles
Nautical Miles		1516 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 0 minutes

RAF Lakenheath to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - LKZ to ESB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lakenheath, United Kingdom and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LKZ - ESB

Time difference between Lakenheath (United Kingdom) and Ankara (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Ankara time is 3 Hours ahead of Lakenheath.

Location	Local Time
Lakenheath (United Kingdom)	2026-03-18, 07:22:21 GMT
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-03-18, 10:22:21 +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

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ / EGUL) Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey