Athens (ATH) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,914
miles
11,127
kilometers
6,008
nautical miles

🕐 13h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (329°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,914 11,062
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,914 11,062
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,914 10,371
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,914 10,371
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,914 13,828
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,914 10,371
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?

A round trip between Athens and Los Angeles earns you 13,828 base miles - that's 55% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to LAX route connects Athens, Greece with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,914 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 329° from Athens. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6,914 miles (11,127 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATH to LAX typically take around 13h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,914 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.