ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
6,527 km
4,055 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
6,527 km
4,055 mi / 3,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
310°
northwest

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ACJ ATH
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code ACJ ATH
ICAO Code VCCA LGAV
City Anuradhapura Athens
Country Sri Lanka Greece
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/Athens
Elevation 324 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 37.940000, 23.940000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 6,527 kilometers (4,055 miles / 3,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 17:03 in Anuradhapura, it's 13:33 in Athens. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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