ATH
Athens
Greece
11,169 km
6,940 miles
LTX
Latacunga
Ecuador
Distance
11,169 km
6,940 mi / 6,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ATH LTX
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Cotopaxi International Airport
IATA Code ATH LTX
ICAO Code LGAV SELT
City Athens Latacunga
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 308 ft 9,205 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -0.910000, -78.620000

Athens (ATH) to Latacunga (LTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador is 11,169 kilometers (6,940 miles / 6,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:51 in Athens, it's 04:51 in Latacunga. With a 7-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 8,897 feet between the two airports. Cotopaxi International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Latacunga (LTX) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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