ATH
Athens
Greece
9,042 km
5,618 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
9,042 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
52°
northeast

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ATH IWJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code ATH IWJ
ICAO Code LGAV RJOW
City Athens Masuda
Country Greece Japan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 308 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 34.680000, 131.790000

Athens (ATH) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 9,042 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:39 in Athens, it's 17:39 in Masuda. 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 Masuda (IWJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). 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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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