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Flights from Ankara to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Doha, about 16h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 45m
ESBLAXIST

Ankara to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey16h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Doha

Best ways to fly from Ankara to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ANK Istanbul (IST) LAX
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 45m
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ANK Doha (DOH) LAX
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 10m
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ANK Paris (CDG) LAX
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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ANK Copenhagen (CPH) LAX
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: SAS, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~17h 38m
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ANK Amsterdam (AMS) LAX
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 52m
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ANK Frankfurt (FRA) LAX
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~17h 54m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,269 km6,998 miles
Journey time
16h 45mestimate
Time difference
-11hLos Angeles vs Ankara
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
ESB → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Ankara to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Doha and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,269 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH), Paris (CDG) and Copenhagen (CPH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Los Angeles?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 11 hours behind Ankara.

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