ATH
Athens
Greece
9,943 km
6,178 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
9,943 km
6,178 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
319°
northwest

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ATH LBL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH LBL
ICAO Code LGAV KLBL
City Athens Liberal
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.040000, -100.960000

Athens (ATH) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 9,943 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 06:20 in Athens, it's 22:20 in Liberal. 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 2,577 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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