ATH
Athens
Greece
12,642 km
7,855 miles
GVI
Green River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,642 km
7,855 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
76°
east northeast

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ATH GVI
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Green River Airport
IATA Code ATH GVI
ICAO Code LGAV AYGV
City Athens Green River
Country Greece Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 308 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -3.900000, 141.170000

Athens (ATH) to Green River (GVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Green River Airport (GVI) in Green River, Papua New Guinea is 12,642 kilometers (7,855 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:52 in Athens, it's 01:52 in Green River. 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 Green River (GVI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 310° (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 Green River Airport (GVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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