ATH
Athens
Greece
1,782 km
1,107 miles
YKO
Yüksekova
Turkey
Distance
1,782 km
1,107 mi / 962 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

ATH YKO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport
IATA Code ATH YKO
ICAO Code LGAV LTCW
City Athens Yüksekova
Country Greece Turkey
Timezone Europe/Athens Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 308 ft 6,096 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.550000, 44.240000

Athens (ATH) to Yüksekova (YKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 1,782 kilometers (1,107 miles / 962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Athens, it's 10:46 in Yüksekova.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,788 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi 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 Yüksekova (YKO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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