ATH
Athens
Greece
6,674 km
4,147 miles
BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,674 km
4,147 mi / 3,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
105°
east southeast

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ATH BTC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Batticaloa Airport
IATA Code ATH BTC
ICAO Code LGAV VCCB
City Athens Batticaloa
Country Greece Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Colombo
Elevation 308 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 7.710000, 81.680000

Athens (ATH) to Batticaloa (BTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka is 6,674 kilometers (4,147 miles / 3,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Greece with Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Athens, it's 18:16 in Batticaloa. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Batticaloa (BTC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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