ATH
Athens
Greece
9,642 km
5,991 miles
JAN
Jackson
United States
Distance
9,642 km
5,991 mi / 5,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ATH JAN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code ATH JAN
ICAO Code LGAV KJAN
City Athens Jackson
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 32.310000, -90.080000

Athens (ATH) to Jackson (JAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States is 9,642 kilometers (5,991 miles / 5,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:13 in Athens, it's 01:13 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (JAN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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