Distance From Seoul Air Base (K-16) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, SSN - ATH Distance

The distance from Seoul Air Base (K-16) (SSN) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is 5295 miles or 8522 kilometers or 4598 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 Seongnam ( South Korea ) to Athens ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seongnam and Athens takes around 12 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Seoul Air Base (K-16), Seongnam, South Korea to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens, Greece is 12 hours 10 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 • SSN - ATH

Kilometers		8522 km
Statute Miles		5295 miles
Nautical Miles		4598 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 10 minutes

Seoul Air Base (K-16) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Flight Route Map - SSN to ATH Flight Path

Location of Seoul Air Base (K-16) & Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Seongnam to Athens nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Seongnam, South Korea and Athens, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSN - ATH

Time difference between Seongnam (South Korea) and Athens (Greece) is 6 Hours.
Athens time is 6 Hours behind Seongnam.

Location	Local Time
Seongnam (South Korea)	2026-05-01, 15:02:26 KST
Athens (Greece)	2026-05-01, 09:02:26 EEST

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

Seoul Air Base (K-16) (SSN / RKSM) Seongnam, South Korea

Destination

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