The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) in Kunashir Island, Russia is 9,189 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Russia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Athens, it's 17:16 in Kunashir Island. With a 8-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 Kunashir Island (DEE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Mendeleyevo Airport (DEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.