Distance From Sumburgh Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, LSI - ATH Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is 1877 miles or 3020 kilometers or 1630 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Athens ( Greece )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Athens takes around 4 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens, Greece is 4 hours 18 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 • LSI - ATH

Kilometers		3020 km
Statute Miles		1877 miles
Nautical Miles		1630 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 18 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to ATH Flight Path

Location of Sumburgh Airport & Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lerwick to Athens nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Athens, Greece.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - ATH

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Athens (Greece) is 2 Hours.
Athens time is 2 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-03-20, 00:18:53 GMT
Athens (Greece)	2026-03-20, 02:18:53 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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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