Distance From St Louis Lambert International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport, STL - ESB Distance

The distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 5920 miles or 9527 kilometers or 5141 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 St Louis ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Louis and Ankara takes around 13 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from St Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 13 hours 36 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 • STL - ESB

Kilometers		9527 km
Statute Miles		5920 miles
Nautical Miles		5141 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 36 minutes

St Louis Lambert International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - STL to ESB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between St Louis, United States and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • STL - ESB

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

Location	Local Time
St Louis (United States)	2025-12-14, 11:46:31 EST
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-12-14, 19:46:31 +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

St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL / KSTL) St Louis, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey