ATH to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 2,427 km (1,508 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to ATH).
How far is it from Spata-Artemida to London?
The great-circle distance between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 2,427 km (1,508 mi, 1,310 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATH to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of ATH.
How is the ATH to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written ATH-LHR in IATA codes and LGAV-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is ATH (LGAV), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| ATH | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | LGAV | EGLL |
| Country | Greece | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #68 | #4 |
LGAV starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 225 ft (69 m) lower than ATH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATH to LHR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | AEE | Aegean | Active |
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, OA, US.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Spata-Artemida from London?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 2,427 km (1,508 mi, 1,310 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATH to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between ATH and LHR takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from ATH?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Which airlines fly ATH to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the ATH-LHR route in the open dataset, including Aegean Airlines, British Airways.
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