ATH
Athens
Greece
11,109 km
6,903 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
11,109 km
6,903 mi / 5,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
326°
north northwest

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ATH NJK
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code ATH NJK
ICAO Code LGAV KNJK
City Athens El Centro
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 32.800000, -115.700000

Athens (ATH) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 11,109 kilometers (6,903 miles / 5,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 14:05 in Athens, it's 04:05 in El Centro. With a 10-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 El Centro (NJK) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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