ATH
Athens
Greece
10,347 km
6,430 miles
EKO
Elko
United States
Distance
10,347 km
6,430 mi / 5,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
331°
north northwest

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ATH EKO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Elko Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH EKO
ICAO Code LGAV KEKO
City Athens Elko
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 5,140 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 40.830000, -115.790000

Athens (ATH) to Elko (EKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) in Elko, United States is 10,347 kilometers (6,430 miles / 5,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 15:07 in Athens, it's 05:07 in Elko. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,832 feet between the two airports. Elko Regional Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Elko (EKO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 31° (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 Elko Regional Airport (EKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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