AER
Sochi
Russia
1,480 km
920 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
1,480 km
920 mi / 799 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
251°
west southwest

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AER ATH
Airport Name Sochi International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code AER ATH
ICAO Code URSS LGAV
City Sochi Athens
Country Russia Greece
Timezone Europe/Moscow Europe/Athens
Elevation 89 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 37.940000, 23.940000

Sochi (AER) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 1,480 kilometers (920 miles / 799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Greece. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:58 in Sochi, it's 21:58 in Athens.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sochi International Airport (AER) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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