Distance From Guangzhou East Airfield to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

The distance from Guangzhou East Airfield () to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is 5222 miles or 8404 kilometers or 4535 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 Guangzhou (Tianhe) ( China ) to Athens ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Tianhe) and Athens takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou East Airfield, Guangzhou (Tianhe), China to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens, Greece is 12 hours 0 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

Kilometers		8404 km
Statute Miles		5222 miles
Nautical Miles		4535 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Guangzhou East Airfield to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Flight Route Map - to ATH Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou East Airfield & Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Tianhe) to Athens nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Tianhe), China and Athens, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ATH

Time difference between Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China) and Athens (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Athens time is 6 Hours behind Guangzhou (Tianhe).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China)	2025-12-16, 02:39:31 CST
Athens (Greece)	2025-12-15, 20:39:31 EET

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

Guangzhou East Airfield ( / ) Guangzhou (Tianhe), China

Destination

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