ATH
Athens
Greece
11,018 km
6,846 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
11,018 km
6,846 mi / 5,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
239°
west southwest

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ATH RIA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code ATH RIA
ICAO Code LGAV SBSM
City Athens Santa Maria
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 308 ft 287 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Athens (ATH) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 11,018 kilometers (6,846 miles / 5,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 19:39 in Athens, it's 14:39 in Santa Maria. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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