ATH
Athens
Greece
10,704 km
6,651 miles
BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
Distance
10,704 km
6,651 mi / 5,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH BIF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport
IATA Code ATH BIF
ICAO Code LGAV KBIF
City Athens Fort Bliss/El Paso/
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Denver
Elevation 308 ft 3,947 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 31.850000, -106.380000

Athens (ATH) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States is 10,704 kilometers (6,651 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 03:34 in Athens, it's 18:34 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/. 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 3,639 feet between the two airports. Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 37° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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