ATH
Athens
Greece
6,620 km
4,113 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
6,620 km
4,113 mi / 3,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
63°
east northeast

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ATH JIC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code ATH JIC
ICAO Code LGAV ZLJC
City Athens Jinchang
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.540000, 102.350000

Athens (ATH) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 6,620 kilometers (4,113 miles / 3,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 02:48 in Athens, it's 08:48 in Jinchang. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,432 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 296° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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