ATL
Atlanta
United States
7,175 km
4,458 miles
GWT
Westerland
Germany
Distance
7,175 km
4,458 mi / 3,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
39°
northeast

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ATL GWT
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Westerland Sylt Airport
IATA Code ATL GWT
ICAO Code KATL EDXW
City Atlanta Westerland
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,026 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 54.910000, 8.340000

Atlanta (ATL) to Westerland (GWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany is 7,175 kilometers (4,458 miles / 3,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Atlanta, it's 11:07 in Westerland. 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 Westerland (GWT) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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