ATH
Athens
Greece
7,880 km
4,896 miles
RME
Rome
United States
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
310°
northwest

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ATH RME
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Griffiss International Airport
IATA Code ATH RME
ICAO Code LGAV KRME
City Athens Rome
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 504 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 43.230000, -75.410000

Athens (ATH) to Rome (RME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Griffiss International Airport (RME) in Rome, United States is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 17:22 in Athens, it's 10:22 in Rome. With a 7-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 Rome (RME) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 55° (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 Griffiss International Airport (RME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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