ATH
Athens
Greece
8,940 km
5,555 miles
BGQ
Big Lake
United States
Distance
8,940 km
5,555 mi / 4,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Athens
Heading
357°
north

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ATH BGQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Big Lake Airport
IATA Code ATH BGQ
ICAO Code LGAV PAGQ
City Athens Big Lake
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Anchorage
Elevation 308 ft 162 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 61.530000, -149.810000

Athens (ATH) to Big Lake (BGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Big Lake Airport (BGQ) in Big Lake, United States is 8,940 kilometers (5,555 miles / 4,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 02:12 in Athens, it's 15:12 in Big Lake. With a 11-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 Big Lake (BGQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Big Lake Airport (BGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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