ATH
Athens
Greece
9,025 km
5,608 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
9,025 km
5,608 mi / 4,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
341°
north northwest

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ATH YXJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code ATH YXJ
ICAO Code LGAV CYXJ
City Athens Fort Saint John
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 308 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 56.240000, -120.740000

Athens (ATH) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 9,025 kilometers (5,608 miles / 4,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 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 05:04 in Athens, it's 20:04 in Fort Saint John. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,972 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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