Athens (ATH) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,325
miles
10,179
kilometers
5,496
nautical miles

🕐 12h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (311°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,325 10,120
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,325 10,120
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,325 9,488
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,325 9,488
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,325 12,650
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,325 9,488
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Athens and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to IAH route connects Athens, Greece with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,325 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Greece to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 311° from Athens. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) serves Athens, Greece.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 6,325 miles (10,179 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATH to IAH typically take around 12h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,325 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.