ATH
Athens
Greece
1,782 km
1,107 miles
EBL
Arbil
Iraq
Distance
1,782 km
1,107 mi / 962 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
90°
east

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ATH EBL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Erbil International Airport
IATA Code ATH EBL
ICAO Code LGAV ORER
City Athens Arbil
Country Greece Iraq
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 308 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 36.240000, 43.960000

Athens (ATH) to Arbil (EBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq is 1,782 kilometers (1,107 miles / 962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Iraq. 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 16:50 in Athens, it's 17:50 in Arbil.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,033 feet between the two airports. Erbil International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Arbil (EBL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 282° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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