ATH
Athens
Greece
8,491 km
5,276 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,491 km
5,276 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
53°
northeast

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ATH GMP
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code ATH GMP
ICAO Code LGAV RKSS
City Athens Seoul
Country Greece South Korea
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Seoul
Elevation 308 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.560000, 126.790000

Athens (ATH) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,491 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with South Korea. 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 20:41 in Athens, it's 03:41 in Seoul. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Seoul (GMP) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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