ATH
Athens
Greece
10,702 km
6,650 miles
BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
Distance
10,702 km
6,650 mi / 5,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH BLU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport
IATA Code ATH BLU
ICAO Code LGAV KBLU
City Athens Emigrant Gap
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 5,284 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 39.270000, -120.710000

Athens (ATH) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States is 10,702 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 01:34 in Athens, it's 15:34 in Emigrant Gap. With a 10-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 4,976 feet between the two airports. Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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