ATH
Athens
Greece
8,527 km
5,299 miles
LYH
Lynchburg
United States
Distance
8,527 km
5,299 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
307°
northwest

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ATH LYH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field
IATA Code ATH LYH
ICAO Code LGAV KLYH
City Athens Lynchburg
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 938 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.330000, -79.200000

Athens (ATH) to Lynchburg (LYH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) in Lynchburg, United States is 8,527 kilometers (5,299 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:43 in Athens, it's 11:43 in Lynchburg. With a 7-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 Lynchburg (LYH) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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