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Flights from Los Angeles to Ankara

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Ankara. 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
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Los Angeles to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey16h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Doha

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Ankara

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

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LAX Istanbul (IST) ANK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 45m
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LAX Doha (DOH) ANK
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 10m
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LAX Paris (CDG) ANK
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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LAX Copenhagen (CPH) ANK
Leg 1: SAS, Emirates · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~17h 38m
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LAX Amsterdam (AMS) ANK
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~17h 52m
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LAX Frankfurt (FRA) ANK
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
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
+11hAnkara vs Los Angeles
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → ESB

Flights from Los Angeles to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Ankara?
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 Los Angeles to Ankara?
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 Los Angeles and Ankara?
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 Los Angeles and Ankara?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Ankara?
Ankara is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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