ATH
Athens
Greece
9,298 km
5,777 miles
HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
Distance
9,298 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
278°
west

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ATH HGE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Higuerote Airport
IATA Code ATH HGE
ICAO Code LGAV SVHG
City Athens N/A
Country Greece Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Caracas
Elevation 308 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 10.460000, -66.090000

Athens (ATH) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela is 9,298 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Athens, it's 10:56 in Higuerote Airport. With a 6-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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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