AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
2,718 km
1,689 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
2,718 km
1,689 mi / 1,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH ATH
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code AKH ATH
ICAO Code OEPS LGAV
City N/A Athens
Country Saudi Arabia Greece
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Athens
Elevation 1,651 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 37.940000, 23.940000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 2,718 kilometers (1,689 miles / 1,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 13:33 in Athens.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,343 feet between the two airports. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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