ATH
Athens
Greece
6,906 km
4,291 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
6,906 km
4,291 mi / 3,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
61°
east northeast

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ATH YEH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code ATH YEH
ICAO Code LGAV _YEH
City Athens Yinchuan
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.480000, 106.010000

Athens (ATH) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 6,906 kilometers (4,291 miles / 3,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Athens, it's 12:39 in Yinchuan. With a 6-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 Yinchuan (YEH) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). 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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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