Distance From Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport, ATH - RDU Distance

The distance from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is 5343 miles or 8598 kilometers or 4640 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Athens ( Greece ) to Raleigh/Durham ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Raleigh/Durham takes around 12 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens, Greece to Raleigh Durham International Airport, Raleigh/Durham, United States is 12 hours 16 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ATH - RDU

Kilometers		8598 km
Statute Miles		5343 miles
Nautical Miles		4640 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 16 minutes

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Raleigh Durham International Airport Flight Route Map - ATH to RDU Flight Path

Location of Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport & Raleigh Durham International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Athens, Greece and Raleigh/Durham, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ATH - RDU

Time difference between Athens (Greece) and Raleigh/Durham (United States) is 7 Hours.
Raleigh/Durham time is 7 Hours behind Athens.

Location	Local Time
Athens (Greece)	2025-12-17, 07:26:32 EET
Raleigh/Durham (United States)	2025-12-17, 00:26:32 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH / LGAV) Athens, Greece

Destination

Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU / KRDU) Raleigh/Durham, United States