ATH
Athens
Greece
9,365 km
5,819 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
9,365 km
5,819 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
316°
northwest

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ATH SZL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code ATH SZL
ICAO Code LGAV KSZL
City Athens Knob Noster
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 871 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.730000, -93.550000

Athens (ATH) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 9,365 kilometers (5,819 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 18:06 in Athens, it's 10:06 in Knob Noster. 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 Knob Noster (SZL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 45° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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