ATH
Athens
Greece
10,940 km
6,798 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
10,940 km
6,798 mi / 5,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH SJC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code ATH SJC
ICAO Code LGAV KSJC
City Athens San Jose
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.360000, -121.930000

Athens (ATH) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 10,940 kilometers (6,798 miles / 5,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 14:07 in Athens, it's 04:07 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (SJC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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