ATH
Athens
Greece
9,912 km
6,159 miles
OPL
Opelousas
United States
Distance
9,912 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

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ATH OPL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport St Landry Parish Airport
IATA Code ATH OPL
ICAO Code LGAV KOPL
City Athens Opelousas
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 30.600000, -92.100000

Athens (ATH) to Opelousas (OPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) in Opelousas, United States is 9,912 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 19:43 in Athens, it's 11:43 in Opelousas. 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.

The return flight from Opelousas (OPL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 45° (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 St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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