ATH
Athens
Greece
17,376 km
10,797 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,376 km
10,797 mi / 9,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH FAV
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code ATH FAV
ICAO Code LGAV NTGF
City Athens N/A
Country Greece French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 308 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Athens (ATH) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 17,376 kilometers (10,797 miles / 9,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 22:14 in Athens, it's 10:14 in Fakarava 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 21° (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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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