ATH
Athens
Greece
6,895 km
4,284 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
6,895 km
4,284 mi / 3,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

ATH PTG
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code ATH PTG
ICAO Code LGAV FAPP
City Athens Potgietersrus
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Athens (ATH) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 6,895 kilometers (4,284 miles / 3,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:22 in Athens, it's 13:22 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,768 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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