ATH
Athens
Greece
8,659 km
5,380 miles
FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
Distance
8,659 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
305°
northwest

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ATH FBG
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Simmons Army Air Field
IATA Code ATH FBG
ICAO Code LGAV KFBG
City Athens Fort Liberty
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.100000, -78.900000

Athens (ATH) to Fort Liberty (FBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States is 8,659 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 15:28 in Athens, it's 08:28 in Fort Liberty. 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 Fort Liberty (FBG) 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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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