ATH
Athens
Greece
8,825 km
5,484 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
8,825 km
5,484 mi / 4,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
314°
northwest

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ATH LAF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code ATH LAF
ICAO Code LGAV KLAF
City Athens Lafayette
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 40.410000, -86.940000

Athens (ATH) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 8,825 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 17:43 in Athens, it's 10:43 in Lafayette. With a 7-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 Lafayette (LAF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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