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IAD to ATH: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
5,156 mi
8,298 km · 4,480 nm
10h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,156 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, 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 IAD
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 IAD from ATH?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Athens (ATH) is 5,156 miles (8,298 km, 4,480 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ATH?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 35m 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 Washington and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ATH?
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