ATH
Athens
Greece
9,545 km
5,931 miles
JLN
Joplin
United States
Distance
9,545 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
315°
northwest

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ATH JLN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Joplin Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH JLN
ICAO Code LGAV KJLN
City Athens Joplin
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 978 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.200000, -94.500000

Athens (ATH) to Joplin (JLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, United States is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 16:11 in Athens, it's 08:11 in Joplin. 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 Joplin (JLN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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