Airport Comparison
| ATH | SMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Simon Bolivar International Airport |
| IATA Code | ATH | SMR |
| ICAO Code | LGAV | SKSM |
| City | Athens | Santa Marta |
| Country | Greece | Colombia |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 22 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.940000, 23.940000 | 11.120000, -74.230000 |
Athens (ATH) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 9,953 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
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 Colombia. 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 11:40 in Athens, it's 04:40 in Santa Marta. 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 Santa Marta (SMR) 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.