ATH
Athens
Greece
8,965 km
5,571 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
8,965 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

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ATH TYS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code ATH TYS
ICAO Code LGAV KTYS
City Athens Knoxville
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.810000, -83.990000

Athens (ATH) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 8,965 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:53 in Athens, it's 03:53 in Knoxville. With a 7-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 Knoxville (TYS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 50° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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