ATH
Athens
Greece
9,196 km
5,714 miles
LRJ
Le Mars
United States
Distance
9,196 km
5,714 mi / 4,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
320°
northwest

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ATH LRJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Le Mars Municipal Airport
IATA Code ATH LRJ
ICAO Code LGAV KLRJ
City Athens Le Mars
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 42.780000, -96.190000

Athens (ATH) to Le Mars (LRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) in Le Mars, United States is 9,196 kilometers (5,714 miles / 4,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 20:39 in Athens, it's 12:39 in Le Mars. 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 Le Mars (LRJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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