ATH
Athens
Greece
9,075 km
5,639 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
9,075 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
337°
north northwest

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ATH YZU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code ATH YZU
ICAO Code LGAV CYZU
City Athens Whitecourt
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Edmonton
Elevation 308 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 54.140000, -115.790000

Athens (ATH) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 9,075 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Canada. 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 19:25 in Athens, it's 10:25 in Whitecourt. With a 9-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 2,259 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 31° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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