ATH
Athens
Greece
6,119 km
3,802 miles
GOQ
Golmud
China
Distance
6,119 km
3,802 mi / 3,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
68°
east northeast

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ATH GOQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Golmud Airport
IATA Code ATH GOQ
ICAO Code LGAV ZLGM
City Athens Golmud
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 36.400000, 94.790000

Athens (ATH) to Golmud (GOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China is 6,119 kilometers (3,802 miles / 3,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 China. 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 18:35 in Athens, it's 00:35 in Golmud. With a 6-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 Golmud (GOQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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