AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
12,460 km
7,742 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
12,460 km
7,742 mi / 6,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AFA ATH
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code AFA ATH
ICAO Code SAMR LGAV
City San Rafael Athens
Country Argentina Greece
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,470 ft 308 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 37.940000, 23.940000

San Rafael (AFA) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 12,460 kilometers (7,742 miles / 6,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in San Rafael, it's 15:54 in Athens. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,162 feet between the two airports. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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