ATH
Athens
Greece
11,128 km
6,915 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
11,128 km
6,915 mi / 6,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH JAL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code ATH JAL
ICAO Code LGAV MMJA
City Athens Xalapa
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Mexico_City
Elevation 308 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 19.480000, -96.800000

Athens (ATH) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 11,128 kilometers (6,915 miles / 6,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Mexico. 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 00:31 in Athens, it's 16:31 in Xalapa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,819 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) 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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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