Athens to Sydney Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Athens to Sydney?
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Average flight time is 18 hours 40 minutes

The fastest flight time from Athens to Sydney is 18 hours 40 minutes

Athens to Sydney flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 18 hours 40 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Athens to Sydney is 18 hours 40 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Athens to Sydney is 9,523 miles / 15,325 km

Athens airports

Athens has 1 airport: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)

If you don't fancy flying from Athens there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Sydney: Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI), Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), Volos Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL), Kalamata International Airport (KLX) and Patras Araxos Airport (GPA).

Sydney airports

Sydney has 1 airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

If you don't fancy flying from Sydney there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Athens: Newcastle Airport (NTL), Canberra International Airport (CBR), Parkes Airport (PKE), Dubbo City Airport (DBO), Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Athens to Perth, Greece to Brisbane, Skiathos to Brisbane, Greece to Australia and Thessaloniki to Darwin.

Athens & Sydney local times and timezones

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AEST +10:00
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Athens, Greece is 8 hours behind of Sydney, Australia

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Athens to Sydney FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Athens to Sydney?

On average, the flight time from Athens to Sydney is 18 hours 40 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Athens to Sydney could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Athens and Sydney?

The distance between Athens and Sydney is 9,523 miles or 15,325 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Athens to Sydney?

The shortest flight time from Athens to Sydney is 18 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Athens to Sydney?

The average flight time from Athens to Sydney is 18 hours 40 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Athens and Sydney?

The time zone difference between Athens and Sydney is -8 hours.