ATH
Athens
Greece
6,245 km
3,880 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
6,245 km
3,880 mi / 3,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
63°
east northeast

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ATH JGN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code ATH JGN
ICAO Code LGAV ZLJQ
City Athens Jiayuguan
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 39.860000, 98.340000

Athens (ATH) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 6,245 kilometers (3,880 miles / 3,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 17:57 in Athens, it's 23:57 in Jiayuguan. 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 294° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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