Sydney to Athens Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Sydney to Athens?
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Average flight time is 18 hours 40 minutes

The fastest flight time from Sydney to Athens is 18 hours 40 minutes

Sydney to Athens flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 18 hours 40 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Sydney to Athens is 18 hours 40 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Sydney to Athens is 9,523 miles / 15,325 km

Sydney airports

Sydney has 1 airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

If you don't fancy flying from Sydney there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Athens: Newcastle Airport (NTL), Canberra International Airport (CBR), Parkes Airport (PKE), Dubbo City Airport (DBO) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Athens airports

Athens has 1 airport: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)

If you don't fancy flying from Athens there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Sydney: Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI), Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), Volos Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL), Kalamata International Airport (KLX), Patras Araxos Airport (GPA), Santorini Thira National Airport (JTR) and Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Australia to Greece and Melbourne to Greece.

Sydney & Athens local times and timezones

Sydney
AEST +10:00
EET +02:00
Athens
Sydney, Australia is 8 hours ahead of Athens, Greece

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Sydney to Athens FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Athens?

On average, the flight time from Sydney to Athens is 18 hours 40 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Sydney to Athens could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Sydney and Athens?

The distance between Sydney and Athens is 9,523 miles or 15,325 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Sydney to Athens?

The shortest flight time from Sydney to Athens is 18 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Sydney to Athens?

The average flight time from Sydney to Athens is 18 hours 40 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Sydney and Athens?

The time zone difference between Sydney and Athens is 8 hours.