ATH
Athens
Greece
8,735 km
5,428 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
8,735 km
5,428 mi / 4,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
316°
northwest

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ATH UGN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code ATH UGN
ICAO Code LGAV KUGN
City Athens Chicago/Waukegan
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 42.420000, -87.870000

Athens (ATH) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 8,735 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:26 in Athens, it's 10:26 in Chicago/Waukegan. 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 Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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