ATH
Athens
Greece
10,214 km
6,346 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
10,214 km
6,346 mi / 5,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
311°
northwest

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ATH IWS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code ATH IWS
ICAO Code LGAV KIWS
City Athens Houston
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 29.820000, -95.670000

Athens (ATH) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 10,214 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 15:34 in Athens, it's 07:34 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (IWS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 43° (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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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