ATH
Athens
Greece
12,716 km
7,901 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
12,716 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
86°
east

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ATH ELC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code ATH ELC
ICAO Code LGAV YELD
City Athens Elcho Island
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Darwin
Elevation 308 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Athens (ATH) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 12,716 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Australia. 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 18:18 in Athens, it's 01:48 in Elcho Island. With a 7.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 306° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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