Nonstop from Athens International to John F. Kennedy International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
4,929 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 10h 07m gate to gate for the 7,933 km (4,929 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Delta Air Lines, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).