Ankara to Istanbul

Flight distance, time and route map · ESB → IST

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance381 km237 miles · 206 nautical miles
Flight time
about 1 h direct, estimated
Heading
west 291° at departure
Type
Domestic · short-haul
Istanbul to Ankara
Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus
Destination

Istanbul

Mosques and Galata tower over the Bosphorus

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Questions

How far is Ankara from Istanbul by plane?

The great-circle distance between Esenboğa International Airport and İstanbul Airport is 381 km (237 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

About 1 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Ankara heading west (291°) on the shortest path.

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