ATH
Athens
Greece
9,471 km
5,885 miles
SCU
Santiago
Cuba
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
292°
west northwest

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ATH SCU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Antonio Maceo International Airport
IATA Code ATH SCU
ICAO Code LGAV MUCU
City Athens Santiago
Country Greece Cuba
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Havana
Elevation 308 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 19.970000, -75.840000

Athens (ATH) to Santiago (SCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) in Santiago, Cuba is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Cuba. 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 18:00 in Athens, it's 11:00 in Santiago. With a 7-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 Santiago (SCU) 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 Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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