AAT
Altay
China
5,188 km
3,224 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
5,188 km
3,224 mi / 2,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

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AAT ATH
Airport Name Altay Air Base Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code AAT ATH
ICAO Code ZWAT LGAV
City Altay Athens
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,460 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 37.940000, 23.940000

Altay (AAT) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 5,188 kilometers (3,224 miles / 2,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Altay, it's 16:25 in Athens. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,152 feet between the two airports. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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