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Athens New York

Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) — John F. Kennedy (JFK)

Westbound 7h shift Best side: left
Distance
7,920 km
Duration
11h
Time-zone shift
7h west
Best window side
left

Overview

Athens to JFK — westbound transatlantic, daytime flight. Westward direction is the easier of the two on the body — you delay sleep rather than advance it, which the human circadian system does naturally.

Jet lag

7-hour westward delay. Easier than equivalent eastward. Stay up late on arrival day, get afternoon light, expect to feel functional within 2-3 days.

Build a ATH→JFK adaptation schedule

Best window side

Westbound day flights — left side avoids direct sun for the bulk of cruise across the Atlantic.

Cabin humidity

777 and older A330 are dry — bring saline spray. 767 is the worst for cabin humidity on this route.

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