ATH
Athens
Greece
10,685 km
6,639 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
10,685 km
6,639 mi / 5,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
323°
northwest

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ATH SOW
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH SOW
ICAO Code LGAV KSOW
City Athens Show Low
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Phoenix
Elevation 308 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 34.270000, -110.010000

Athens (ATH) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 10,685 kilometers (6,639 miles / 5,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 16:23 in Athens, it's 07:23 in Show Low. 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 6,108 feet between the two airports. Show Low 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 Show Low (SOW) 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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