ATH
Athens
Greece
12,417 km
7,715 miles
LER
Leinster Airport
Australia
Distance
12,417 km
7,715 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
109°
east southeast

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ATH LER
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Leinster Airport
IATA Code ATH LER
ICAO Code LGAV YLST
City Athens N/A
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Perth
Elevation 308 ft 1,631 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -27.840000, 120.700000

Athens (ATH) to Leinster Airport (LER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Leinster Airport (LER) in Leinster Airport, Australia is 12,417 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Athens, it's 00:13 in Leinster Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,323 feet between the two airports. Leinster Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Leinster Airport (LER) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Leinster Airport (LER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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