ATH
Athens
Greece
819 km
509 miles
ESB
Ankara
Turkey
Distance
819 km
509 mi / 442 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATH ESB
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Esenboga International Airport
IATA Code ATH ESB
ICAO Code LGAV LTAC
City Athens Ankara
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 308 ft 3,125 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 40.130000, 33.000000

Athens (ATH) to Ankara (ESB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey is 819 kilometers (509 miles / 442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:42 in Athens, it's 17:42 in Ankara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,817 feet between the two airports. Esenboga International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Ankara (ESB) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Esenboga International Airport (ESB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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