The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 17,430 kilometers (10,830 miles / 9,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 15:50 in Athens, it's 03:50 in Faaite Airport. 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.