ATH
Athens
Greece
7,956 km
4,944 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
7,956 km
4,944 mi / 4,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH EWR
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code ATH EWR
ICAO Code LGAV KEWR
City Athens Newark
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 40.690000, -74.170000

Athens (ATH) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 7,956 kilometers (4,944 miles / 4,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 07:57 in Athens, it's 00:57 in Newark. 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 Newark (EWR) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 55° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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