ATH
Athens
Greece
8,559 km
5,318 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
8,559 km
5,318 mi / 4,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
322°
northwest

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ATH LYU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code ATH LYU
ICAO Code LGAV KELO
City Athens Ely
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 47.820000, -91.830000

Athens (ATH) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 8,559 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 09:23 in Athens, it's 01:23 in Ely. 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 1,148 feet between the two airports. Ely Municipal Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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