ATH
Athens
Greece
9,151 km
5,686 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
9,151 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
68°
east northeast

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ATH KYD
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code ATH KYD
ICAO Code LGAV RCLY
City Athens Orchid Island
Country Greece Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Taipei
Elevation 308 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 22.030000, 121.530000

Athens (ATH) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 9,151 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Taiwan. 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 11:07 in Athens, it's 17:07 in Orchid Island. With a 6-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 Orchid Island (KYD) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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