Athens (ATH) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,793
miles
10,932
kilometers
5,903
nautical miles

🕐 13h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (334°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,793 10,869
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,793 10,869
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,793 10,190
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,793 10,190
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,793 13,586
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,793 10,190
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?

This long-haul flight covers 6,793 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to SFO route connects Athens, Greece with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,793 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 334° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,793 miles (10,932 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATH to SFO typically take around 13h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,793 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.