ATH
Athens
Greece
10,717 km
6,659 miles
GCW
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
327°
north northwest

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ATH GCW
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Grand Canyon West Airport
IATA Code ATH GCW
ICAO Code LGAV K1G4
City Athens Peach Springs
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Phoenix
Elevation 308 ft 4,817 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.990000, -113.820000

Athens (ATH) to Peach Springs (GCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 15:41 in Athens, it's 06:41 in Peach Springs. 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 4,509 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon West Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Peach Springs (GCW) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 32° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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