ATH
Athens
Greece
2,264 km
1,407 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,264 km
1,407 mi / 1,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
119°
east southeast

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ATH ELQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code ATH ELQ
ICAO Code LGAV OEGS
City Athens N/A
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 308 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 26.300000, 43.770000

Athens (ATH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 2,264 kilometers (1,407 miles / 1,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 03:16 in Athens, it's 04:16 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,818 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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