ATH
Athens
Greece
6,667 km
4,143 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
6,667 km
4,143 mi / 3,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
307°
northwest

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ATH YQY
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code ATH YQY
ICAO Code LGAV CYQY
City Athens Sydney
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 308 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 46.160000, -60.050000

Athens (ATH) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 6,667 kilometers (4,143 miles / 3,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Canada. 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 11:56 in Athens, it's 05:56 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Sydney (YQY) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 65° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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