ATH
Athens
Greece
6,683 km
4,153 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
6,683 km
4,153 mi / 3,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
107°
east southeast

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ATH KCT
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code ATH KCT
ICAO Code LGAV VCCK
City Athens Galle
Country Greece Sri Lanka
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Colombo
Elevation 308 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 5.990000, 80.320000

Athens (ATH) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 6,683 kilometers (4,153 miles / 3,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 10:34 in Athens, it's 14:04 in Galle. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) 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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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