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ZRH to AHN: distance & flight time
Zurich (Zürich Airport) → Athens (Athens Ben Epps Airport)
4,619 mi
7,433 km · 4,014 nm
9h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,619 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 31m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
- AHN — Athens Ben Epps Airport · Athens, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZRH
- EML · Emmen Air Base28 mi away
- ZQL · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport35 mi away
- BXO · Buochs Airport35 mi away
- FDH · Friedrichshafen Airport47 mi away
Near AHN
- WDR · Barrow County Airport20 mi away
- ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport67 mi away
- GVL · Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport36 mi away
- LZU · Gwinnett County Briscoe Field37 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZRH from AHN?
The flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Athens (AHN) is 4,619 miles (7,433 km, 4,014 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZRH to AHN?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 31m 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 Zurich and Athens?
Athens is 6 hours behind Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZRH to AHN?
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