Nonstop from Athens International to London Heathrow: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,508 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 3h 33m gate to gate for the 2,427 km (1,508 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Aegean Airlines and British Airways, with about 8.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).