ATH
Athens
Greece
10,876 km
6,758 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
10,876 km
6,758 mi / 5,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
295°
west northwest

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ATH LEZ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code ATH LEZ
ICAO Code LGAV MHLE
City Athens La Esperanza
Country Greece Honduras
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 308 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 14.290000, -88.170000

Athens (ATH) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 10,876 kilometers (6,758 miles / 5,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Honduras. 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 18:35 in Athens, it's 10:35 in La Esperanza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,167 feet between the two airports. La Esperanza Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 48° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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