ATH
Athens
Greece
13,086 km
8,131 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,086 km
8,131 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
78°
east northeast

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ATH OPU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code ATH OPU
ICAO Code LGAV AYBM
City Athens Balimo
Country Greece Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 308 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Athens (ATH) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 13,086 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 17:03 in Athens, it's 01:03 in Balimo. 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.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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