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Flight time from Athens to London
About 3 hours and 30 minutes non-stop, 2,426 km (1,508 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Athens (ATH, Eleftherios Venizelos) to London (LHR, Heathrow). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Athens to London?
A non-stop flight from Athens to London takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. The two cities are 2,426 km (1,508 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Heathrow (LHR).
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
London is 2 hours behind Athens right now. A flight leaving Athens at 10:00 local time lands at about 11:30 local time in London. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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More flights from London
- London to Paris 1h
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- London to Frankfurt 1h 20m
- London to Berlin 1h 45m
- London to Barcelona 2h
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- London to Buenos Aires 14h
- London to Jakarta 14h 40m
- London to Bali 15h 40m
Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Athens to London?
A direct flight from Athens to London takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is London from Athens?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Athens and London is about 2,426 km, or 1,508 miles.
What is the time difference between Athens and London?
London is 2 hours behind Athens at the moment.