Distance From Yas Island Seaplane Base to Esenboğa International Airport, AYM - ESB Distance

The distance from Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is 1655 miles or 2663 kilometers or 1437 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 Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates ) to Ankara ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Ankara takes around 3 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yas Island Seaplane Base, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey is 3 hours 48 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 • AYM - ESB

Kilometers		2663 km
Statute Miles		1655 miles
Nautical Miles		1437 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 48 minutes

Yas Island Seaplane Base to Esenboğa International Airport Flight Route Map - AYM to ESB Flight Path

Location of Yas Island Seaplane Base & Esenboğa International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Ankara, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AYM - ESB

Time difference between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Ankara (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Ankara time is 1 Hours behind Abu Dhabi.

Location	Local Time
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-02-04, 12:55:26 +04
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-02-04, 11:55:26 +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

Yas Island Seaplane Base (AYM / ) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Destination

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey