ATH
Athens
Greece
18,261 km
11,347 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,261 km
11,347 mi / 9,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH RVV
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code ATH RVV
ICAO Code LGAV NTAV
City Athens N/A
Country Greece French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 308 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Athens (ATH) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 18,261 kilometers (11,347 miles / 9,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 20:45 in Athens, it's 08:45 in Raivavae Airport. With a 12-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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.