ATH
Athens
Greece
9,438 km
5,865 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
9,438 km
5,865 mi / 5,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

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ATH UBS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code ATH UBS
ICAO Code LGAV KUBS
City Athens Columbus
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 33.470000, -88.380000

Athens (ATH) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 9,438 kilometers (5,865 miles / 5,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 18:14 in Athens, it's 10:14 in Columbus. 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 Columbus (UBS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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