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SAN to HEW: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Athens (Athen Helenikon Airport)
6,948 mi
11,181 km · 6,037 nm
14h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,948 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 5m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- HEW — Athen Helenikon 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 SAN
Near HEW
- ATH · Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport12 mi away
- PKH · Porto Cheli Airport52 mi away
- JSY · Syros Airport74 mi away
- SKU · Skiros Airport85 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from HEW?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Athens (HEW) is 6,948 miles (11,181 km, 6,037 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to HEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 5m 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 San Diego and Athens?
Athens is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to HEW?
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