Distance From Sonlef Air Strip to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Sonlef Air Strip () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 6365 miles or 10243 kilometers or 5527 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 Benton ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benton and Ankara takes around 14 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sonlef Air Strip, Benton, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 14 hours 37 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		10243 km
Statute Miles		6365 miles
Nautical Miles		5527 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 37 minutes

Sonlef Air Strip to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

Location of Sonlef Air Strip & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Benton to Ankara nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

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

Location	Local Time
Benton (United States)	2025-12-18, 00:32:18 CST
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-18, 09:32:18 +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

Sonlef Air Strip ( / ) Benton, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey