ATH
Athens
Greece
11,041 km
6,860 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
11,041 km
6,860 mi / 5,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH WJF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code ATH WJF
ICAO Code LGAV KWJF
City Athens Lancaster
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 34.740000, -118.220000

Athens (ATH) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 11,041 kilometers (6,860 miles / 5,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 16:26 in Athens, it's 06:26 in Lancaster. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 29° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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