DUS to SKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is 1,727 km (1,073 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SKG to DUS).
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Thessaloniki?
The great-circle distance between Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is 1,727 km (1,073 mi, 932 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 DUS to SKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SKG is roughly southeast of DUS.
How is the DUS to SKG route written in code?
The pair is written DUS-SKG in IATA codes and EDDL-LGTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL), Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is SKG (LGTS).
| DUS | SKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDL | LGTS |
| Country | Germany | Greece |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #35 | #187 |
EDDL starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LGTS starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SKG sits 125 ft (38 m) lower than DUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUS to SKG
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
| A3 | Aegean Airlines | AEE | Aegean | Active |
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH.
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 Düsseldorf from Thessaloniki?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are 1,727 km (1,073 mi, 932 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUS to SKG?
A typical nonstop flight between DUS and SKG takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SKG from DUS?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) lies roughly southeast of Düsseldorf Airport (DUS).
Which airlines fly DUS to SKG?
3 airlines appear on the DUS-SKG route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin.
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