ATH
Athens
Greece
10,282 km
6,389 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
10,282 km
6,389 mi / 5,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH LWL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code ATH LWL
ICAO Code LGAV KLWL
City Athens Wells
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 41.120000, -114.920000

Athens (ATH) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 10,282 kilometers (6,389 miles / 5,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 20:41 in Athens, it's 10:41 in Wells. With a 10-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 5,461 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field 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 Wells (LWL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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