ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
4,776 km
2,968 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
4,776 km
2,968 mi / 2,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK ATH
Airport Name Arusha Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code ARK ATH
ICAO Code HTAR LGAV
City Arusha Athens
Country Tanzania Greece
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Europe/Athens
Elevation 4,550 ft 308 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 37.940000, 23.940000

Arusha (ARK) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 4,776 kilometers (2,968 miles / 2,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Arusha, it's 17:17 in Athens.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,242 feet between the two airports. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Arusha Airport (ARK) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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