ATH
Athens
Greece
1,242 km
771 miles
DAM
Damascus
Syria
Distance
1,242 km
771 mi / 670 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATH DAM
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Damascus International Airport
IATA Code ATH DAM
ICAO Code LGAV OSDI
City Athens Damascus
Country Greece Syria
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Damascus
Elevation 308 ft 2,020 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 33.410000, 36.520000

Athens (ATH) to Damascus (DAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria is 1,242 kilometers (771 miles / 670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Syria. 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 10:28 in Athens, it's 11:28 in Damascus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,712 feet between the two airports. Damascus International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Damascus (DAM) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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