ATH
Athens
Greece
4,795 km
2,980 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
4,795 km
2,980 mi / 2,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ATH JRO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code ATH JRO
ICAO Code LGAV HTKJ
City Athens Arusha
Country Greece Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 308 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Athens (ATH) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 4,795 kilometers (2,980 miles / 2,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Athens, it's 11:45 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,624 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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