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RME to ESB: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Ankara (Esenboğa International Airport)
5,154 mi
8,295 km · 4,479 nm
10h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,154 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 34m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- ESB — Esenboğa International Airport · Ankara, Turkey
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near ESB
- ANK · Etimesgut Air Base20 mi away
- KFS · Kastamonu Airport92 mi away
- ONQ · Zonguldak Airport106 mi away
- NAV · Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport125 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from ESB?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Ankara (ESB) is 5,154 miles (8,295 km, 4,479 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to ESB?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 34m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Ankara?
Ankara is 7 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to ESB?
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