ATH
Athens
Greece
9,677 km
6,013 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
9,677 km
6,013 mi / 5,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
318°
northwest

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ATH LYO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code ATH LYO
ICAO Code LGAV KLYO
City Athens Lyons
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.300000, -98.200000

Athens (ATH) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 9,677 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 00:22 in Athens, it's 16:22 in Lyons. 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 1,384 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 42° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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