Dubai to Spata-Artemida
4h 29m The flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) covers 3,273 km (2,034 miles) and takes approximately 4h 29m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 303°, passing near 32.6° N, 40.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 5h 57m | 6h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 4h 12m | 4h 37m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 3h 38m | 4h 03m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 3h 51m | 4h 16m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DXB | ATH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport |
| City | Dubai | Spata-Artemida |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Greece |
| ICAO | OMDB | LGAV |
| Coordinates | 25.2498, 55.371 | 37.9364, 23.9445 |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 308 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Spata-Artemida?
A non-stop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Spata-Artemida (ATH) takes about 4h 29m. The great-circle distance is 3,273 km (2,034 miles, 1,767 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 303°.
How far is Dubai from Spata-Artemida?
3,273 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,034 miles or 1,767 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DXB and ATH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 3,273 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.