Distance From Sanming Shaxian Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, SQJ - ESB Distance

The distance from Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 4810 miles or 7740 kilometers or 4177 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 Sanming ( China ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanming and Ankara takes around 11 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanming Shaxian Airport, Sanming, China to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 11 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 • SQJ - ESB

Kilometers		7740 km
Statute Miles		4810 miles
Nautical Miles		4177 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 3 minutes

Sanming Shaxian Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - SQJ to ESB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sanming, China and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQJ - ESB

Time difference between Sanming (China) and Ankara (Turkey) is 5 Hours.
Ankara time is 5 Hours behind Sanming.

Location	Local Time
Sanming (China)	2026-03-19, 03:49:07 CST
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-03-18, 22:49:07 +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

Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ / ZSSM) Sanming, China

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey