The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) in Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand is 17,404 kilometers (10,815 miles / 9,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 New Zealand. 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 12:46 in Athens, it's 23:46 in Kaikoura Airport. With a 11-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 Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.