The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 13,313 kilometers (8,272 miles / 7,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 13:36 in Athens, it's 21:36 in Kabwum. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,142 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 311° (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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.