ATH
Athens
Greece
10,604 km
6,589 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
10,604 km
6,589 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
292°
west northwest

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ATH RFS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code ATH RFS
ICAO Code LGAV MNRT
City Athens La Rosita
Country Greece Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Managua
Elevation 308 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 13.890000, -84.410000

Athens (ATH) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 10,604 kilometers (6,589 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 10:54 in Athens, it's 02:54 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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