ATH
Athens
Greece
10,012 km
6,221 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH FCS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code ATH FCS
ICAO Code LGAV KFCS
City Athens Fort Carson
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Denver
Elevation 308 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.680000, -104.760000

Athens (ATH) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 21:39 in Athens, it's 12:39 in Fort Carson. With a 9-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 5,566 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) 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 Fort Carson (FCS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 38° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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