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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
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 Paris (CDG) ANK
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
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.





