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SEM to ATH: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport)
5,858 mi
9,428 km · 5,091 nm
11h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,858 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 57m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from ATH?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Athens (ATH) is 5,858 miles (9,428 km, 5,091 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to ATH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 57m 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 Selma and Athens?
Athens is 8 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to ATH?
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