ATH
Athens
Greece
10,780 km
6,699 miles
QCN
Canela
Brazil
Distance
10,780 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH QCN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Canela Airport
IATA Code ATH QCN
ICAO Code LGAV SSCN
City Athens Canela
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 308 ft 2,723 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -29.370000, -50.830000

Athens (ATH) to Canela (QCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Canela Airport (QCN) in Canela, Brazil is 10,780 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Athens, it's 00:08 in Canela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,415 feet between the two airports. Canela Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Canela (QCN) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 50° (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 Canela Airport (QCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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