ATH
Athens
Greece
5,985 km
3,719 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
5,985 km
3,719 mi / 3,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
344°
north northwest

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ATH NAQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code ATH NAQ
ICAO Code LGAV BGQQ
City Athens Qaanaaq
Country Greece Greenland
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Thule
Elevation 308 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 77.490000, -69.390000

Athens (ATH) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 5,985 kilometers (3,719 miles / 3,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Greenland. 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 16:19 in Athens, it's 10:19 in Qaanaaq. With a 6-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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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