Athens (ATH) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,487

miles

2,393

kilometers

1,292

nautical miles

🕐 3h 20m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (316°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,487	+892	2,379 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,487	+892	2,379 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,487	+744	2,231 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,487	+744	2,231 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,487	+1,487	2,974 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,487	+744	2,231 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?

When you land in London, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to LGW route connects Athens, Greece with London, United Kingdom. This medium-haul flight covers 1,487 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Greece to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 316° from Athens. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

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

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1,487 miles (2,393 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from ATH to LGW typically take around 3h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,487 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.