ATH
Athens
Greece
9,993 km
6,209 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
9,993 km
6,209 mi / 5,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH GRF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code ATH GRF
ICAO Code LGAV KGRF
City Athens Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 47.080000, -122.580000

Athens (ATH) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 9,993 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 10:25 in Athens, it's 00:25 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. With a 10-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 Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 26° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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