ATH
Athens
Greece
10,046 km
6,243 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
10,046 km
6,243 mi / 5,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
83°
east

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ATH LDU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code ATH LDU
ICAO Code LGAV WBKD
City Athens Lahad Datu
Country Greece Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 308 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 5.030000, 118.320000

Athens (ATH) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 10,046 kilometers (6,243 miles / 5,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Malaysia. 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 17:44 in Athens, it's 23:44 in Lahad Datu. 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 Lahad Datu (LDU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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