ATH
Athens
Greece
9,441 km
5,866 miles
YYM
Cowley
Canada
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
334°
north northwest

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ATH YYM
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Cowley Airport
IATA Code ATH YYM
ICAO Code LGAV CYYM
City Athens Cowley
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Edmonton
Elevation 308 ft 3,876 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 49.640000, -114.090000

Athens (ATH) to Cowley (YYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 08:51 in Athens, it's 23:51 in Cowley. 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 3,568 feet between the two airports. Cowley Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Cowley (YYM) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 32° (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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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