Distance From Willys Lake Airport to Esenboğa International Airport

The distance from Willys Lake Airport () to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 6207 miles or 9989 kilometers or 5390 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Ankara takes around 14 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Willys Lake Airport, Sterling, United States to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 14 hours 16 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		9989 km
Statute Miles		6207 miles
Nautical Miles		5390 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 16 minutes

Willys Lake Airport to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - to ESB Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ESB

Time difference between Sterling (United States) and Ankara (Turkey) is 10 Hours.
Ankara time is 10 Hours ahead of Sterling.

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2026-11-01, 18:31:00 MST
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-11-02, 04:31:00 +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

Willys Lake Airport ( / 68KS) Sterling, United States

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey