ATH
Athens
Greece
9,820 km
6,102 miles
BLI
Bellingham
United States
Distance
9,820 km
6,102 mi / 5,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
339°
north northwest

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ATH BLI
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Bellingham International Airport
IATA Code ATH BLI
ICAO Code LGAV KBLI
City Athens Bellingham
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 171 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 48.790000, -122.540000

Athens (ATH) to Bellingham (BLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) in Bellingham, United States is 9,820 kilometers (6,102 miles / 5,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Athens, it's 08:17 in Bellingham. With a 10-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 Bellingham (BLI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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