ATH
Athens
Greece
10,639 km
6,611 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
10,639 km
6,611 mi / 5,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH GCN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code ATH GCN
ICAO Code LGAV KGCN
City Athens Grand Canyon
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Phoenix
Elevation 308 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.950000, -112.150000

Athens (ATH) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 10,639 kilometers (6,611 miles / 5,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 07:07 in Athens, it's 22:07 in Grand Canyon. With a 9-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 6,301 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park 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 Grand Canyon (GCN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 33° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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