Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, ESB - RDU Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 5631 miles or 9062 kilometers or 4890 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 Ankara ( Turkey ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Raleigh/Durham takes around 12 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 12 hours 56 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 - RDU

Kilometers		9062 km
Statute Miles		5631 miles
Nautical Miles		4890 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 56 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to RDU Flight Path

Location of Esenboğa International Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ankara to Raleigh/Durham nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ankara, Turkey and Raleigh/Durham, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - RDU

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours behind Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-03-28, 12:22:40 +03
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-03-28, 05:22:40 EDT

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

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States