ATH
Athens
Greece
8,262 km
5,134 miles
GAI
Gaithersburg
United States
Distance
8,262 km
5,134 mi / 4,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH GAI
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Montgomery County Airpark
IATA Code ATH GAI
ICAO Code LGAV KGAI
City Athens Gaithersburg
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 539 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 39.170000, -77.170000

Athens (ATH) to Gaithersburg (GAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) in Gaithersburg, United States is 8,262 kilometers (5,134 miles / 4,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 08:04 in Athens, it's 01:04 in Gaithersburg. 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 Gaithersburg (GAI) 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 Montgomery County Airpark (GAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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