ATL
Atlanta
United States
6,153 km
3,823 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
6,153 km
3,823 mi / 3,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL GWY
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code ATL GWY
ICAO Code KATL EICM
City Atlanta Galway
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Dublin
Elevation 1,026 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 53.300000, -8.940000

Atlanta (ATL) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 6,153 kilometers (3,823 miles / 3,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States with Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Atlanta, it's 07:37 in Galway. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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