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Flight time from Barcelona to Athens

About 2 hours and 55 minutes non-stop, 1,905 km (1,184 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time2h 55mnon-stop
Distance1,905 km1,184 miles · 1,028 nm
Time difference+1hAthens vs Barcelona
Local time now13:52 / 14:52Barcelona / Athens

Estimate for a direct flight from Barcelona (BCN, El Prat) to Athens (ATH, Eleftherios Venizelos). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Barcelona to Athens?

A non-stop flight from Barcelona to Athens takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. The two cities are 1,905 km (1,184 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between El Prat (BCN) and Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH).

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 east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona right now. A flight leaving Barcelona at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:55 local time in Athens. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

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 Barcelona to Athens?

A direct flight from Barcelona to Athens takes about 2 hours and 55 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 Athens from Barcelona?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Barcelona and Athens is about 1,905 km, or 1,184 miles.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Athens?

Athens is 1 hour ahead of Barcelona at the moment.

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