ATH
Athens
Greece
8,407 km
5,224 miles
BKL
Cleveland
United States
Distance
8,407 km
5,224 mi / 4,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
312°
northwest

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ATH BKL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Burke Lakefront Airport
IATA Code ATH BKL
ICAO Code LGAV KBKL
City Athens Cleveland
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 584 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 41.520000, -81.680000

Athens (ATH) to Cleveland (BKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) in Cleveland, United States is 8,407 kilometers (5,224 miles / 4,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 21:29 in Athens, it's 14:29 in Cleveland. With a 7-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 Cleveland (BKL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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