ATH
Athens
Greece
9,560 km
5,940 miles
LXN
Lexington
United States
Distance
9,560 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
321°
northwest

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ATH LXN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Jim Kelly Field
IATA Code ATH LXN
ICAO Code LGAV KLXN
City Athens Lexington
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 2,413 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 40.790000, -99.780000

Athens (ATH) to Lexington (LXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 13:05 in Athens, it's 05:05 in Lexington. 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 2,105 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Lexington (LXN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 41° (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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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