ATH
Athens
Greece
10,204 km
6,340 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
10,204 km
6,340 mi / 5,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH GLS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code ATH GLS
ICAO Code LGAV KGLS
City Athens Galveston
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 29.270000, -94.860000

Athens (ATH) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 10,204 kilometers (6,340 miles / 5,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 01:13 in Athens, it's 17:13 in Galveston. With a 8-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 Galveston (GLS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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