ATH
Athens
Greece
8,697 km
5,404 miles
GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
Distance
8,697 km
5,404 mi / 4,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
322°
northwest

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ATH GPZ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field
IATA Code ATH GPZ
ICAO Code LGAV KGPZ
City Athens Grand Rapids
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 1,356 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 47.210000, -93.510000

Athens (ATH) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States is 8,697 kilometers (5,404 miles / 4,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 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 11:54 in Athens, it's 03:54 in Grand Rapids. With a 8-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 1,048 feet between the two airports. Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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