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GYY to ATH: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
5,447 mi
8,766 km · 4,734 nm
11h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,447 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- ATH — Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport · Athens, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near ATH
- HEW · Athen Helenikon Airport12 mi away
- PKH · Porto Cheli Airport62 mi away
- JSY · Syros Airport65 mi away
- SKU · Skiros Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from ATH?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Athens (ATH) is 5,447 miles (8,766 km, 4,734 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to ATH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gary and Athens?
Athens is 8 hours ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to ATH?
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