The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 9,971 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 22:29 in Athens, it's 13:29 in Rock Springs. With a 9-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 6,457 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.