ATH
Athens
Greece
8,121 km
5,046 miles
ILG
Wilmington
United States
Distance
8,121 km
5,046 mi / 4,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH ILG
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport New Castle Airport
IATA Code ATH ILG
ICAO Code LGAV KILG
City Athens Wilmington
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 39.680000, -75.610000

Athens (ATH) to Wilmington (ILG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to New Castle Airport (ILG) in Wilmington, United States is 8,121 kilometers (5,046 miles / 4,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 01:23 in Athens, it's 18:23 in Wilmington. 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 Wilmington (ILG) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 54° (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 New Castle Airport (ILG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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