ANC
Anchorage
United States
8,981 km
5,580 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
8,981 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ANC ATH
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code ANC ATH
ICAO Code PANC LGAV
City Anchorage Athens
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/Anchorage Europe/Athens
Elevation 151 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 37.940000, 23.940000

Anchorage (ANC) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 8,981 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 United States with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Anchorage, it's 16:18 in Athens. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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