ATH
Athens
Greece
15,236 km
9,467 miles
LST
Launceston
Australia
Distance
15,236 km
9,467 mi / 8,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
113°
east southeast

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ATH LST
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Launceston Airport
IATA Code ATH LST
ICAO Code LGAV YMLT
City Athens Launceston
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 308 ft 562 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -41.550000, 147.210000

Athens (ATH) to Launceston (LST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia is 15,236 kilometers (9,467 miles / 8,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Athens, it's 22:24 in Launceston. With a 9-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 Launceston (LST) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Launceston Airport (LST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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