ESB to IKA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 1,676 km (1,041 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (IKA to ESB).
How far is it from Ankara to Tehran?
The great-circle distance between Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 1,676 km (1,041 mi, 905 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ESB to IKA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IKA is roughly east of ESB.
How is the ESB to IKA route written in code?
The pair is written ESB-IKA in IATA codes and LTAC-OIIE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Esenboğa International Airport is ESB (LTAC), Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA (OIIE).
| ESB | IKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Esenboğa International Airport | Imam Khomeini International Airport |
| ICAO code | LTAC | OIIE |
| Country | Turkey | Iran |
| Elevation | 3,125 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Rank by connections | #298 | #266 |
LTAC starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; OIIE starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IKA sits 180 ft (55 m) higher than ESB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ESB to IKA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IR | Iran Air | IRA | Iranair | Active |
| W5 | Mahan Air | IRM | Mahan Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ankara from Tehran?
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are 1,676 km (1,041 mi, 905 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ESB to IKA?
A typical nonstop flight between ESB and IKA takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IKA from ESB?
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) lies roughly east of Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
Which airlines fly ESB to IKA?
2 airlines appear on the ESB-IKA route in the open dataset, including Iran Air, Mahan Air.
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