ATL
Atlanta
United States
8,915 km
5,539 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL SKG
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code ATL SKG
ICAO Code KATL LGTS
City Atlanta Thessaloniki
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,026 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 40.520000, 22.970000

Atlanta (ATL) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Greece. 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 06:09 in Atlanta, it's 13:09 in Thessaloniki. With a 7-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 1,004 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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