ATH
Athens
Greece
872 km
542 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
872 km
542 mi / 471 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH MLA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code ATH MLA
ICAO Code LGAV LMML
City Athens Luqa
Country Greece Malta
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Malta
Elevation 308 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.860000, 14.480000

Athens (ATH) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 872 kilometers (542 miles / 471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Malta. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Athens, it's 09:02 in Luqa.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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