Kirkuk to Ankara (KIK–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kirkuk to Ankara
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 698 mi 2h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KIK–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iraqi Airways leads the route. The flight covers 698 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIK–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIK to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Kirkuk

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric KIK→ESB EBL→ESB BGW→ESB
Distance from KIK – 58 mi 153 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 0 5 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 5m 2h 15m
Arbil (EBL) to Ankara flights · Baghdad (BGW) to Ankara flights · Şırnak (NKT) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of KIK with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ankara is 0 hours the same as Kirkuk.
KIK: +03 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kirkuk, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
698 mi / 1,123 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Facts

KIK–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kirkuk to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance698 mi / 1,123 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KIK
Full nameKirkuk International Airport
IATA / ICAOKIK / ORKK
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation1,061 ft / 323 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIK to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kirkuk International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 698 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Iraqi Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ESB to KIK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EBL, BGW and NKT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KIK to ESB

Kirkuk International Airport (KIK) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Iraqi Airways.

KIK to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIK to ESB ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IST. Nearby alternative airports include Arbil (EBL), Baghdad (BGW) and Şırnak (NKT).