ATH
Athens
Greece
9,145 km
5,682 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
9,145 km
5,682 mi / 4,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
310°
northwest

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ATH SYI
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ATH SYI
ICAO Code LGAV KSYI
City Athens Shelbyville
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.600000, -86.400000

Athens (ATH) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 9,145 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 03:15 in Athens, it's 19:15 in Shelbyville. 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.

The return flight from Shelbyville (SYI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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