ATH
Athens
Greece
8,274 km
5,141 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
8,274 km
5,141 mi / 4,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
307°
northwest

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ATH DCA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ATH DCA
ICAO Code LGAV KDCA
City Athens Washington
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.850000, -77.040000

Athens (ATH) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 8,274 kilometers (5,141 miles / 4,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:55 in Athens, it's 00:55 in Washington. 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 Washington (DCA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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