The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati is 15,573 kilometers (9,677 miles / 8,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Greece with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Athens, it's 01:22 in Banana. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Banana (CXI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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