ATH
Athens
Greece
14,564 km
9,050 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
14,564 km
9,050 mi / 7,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
42°
northeast

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ATH MZK
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code ATH MZK
ICAO Code LGAV NGMK
City Athens Marakei
Country Greece Kiribati
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 308 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 2.060000, 173.270000

Athens (ATH) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 14,564 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Kiribati. 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 14:15 in Athens, it's 00:15 in Marakei. With a 10-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 Marakei (MZK) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 328° (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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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