Airport Comparison
Athens (ATH) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 10,911 kilometers (6,780 miles / 5,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.
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 Honduras. 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 21:02 in Athens, it's 13:02 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 8-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 1,682 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.