ATH
Athens
Greece
11,323 km
7,036 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
11,323 km
7,036 mi / 6,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
303°
west northwest

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ATH OAX
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code ATH OAX
ICAO Code LGAV MMOX
City Athens Oaxaca
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Mexico_City
Elevation 308 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 17.000000, -96.730000

Athens (ATH) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 11,323 kilometers (7,036 miles / 6,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Athens, it's 13:40 in Oaxaca. 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 4,681 feet between the two airports. Xoxocotlan International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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