ATH
Athens
Greece
8,449 km
5,250 miles
PEN
Penang
Malaysia
Distance
8,449 km
5,250 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
94°
east

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ATH PEN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Penang International Airport
IATA Code ATH PEN
ICAO Code LGAV WMKP
City Athens Penang
Country Greece Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 308 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 5.300000, 100.280000

Athens (ATH) to Penang (PEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Penang International Airport (PEN) in Penang, Malaysia is 8,449 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Athens, it's 22:44 in Penang. 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 Penang (PEN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Penang International Airport (PEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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