The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Southern Cross Airport (SQC) in Southern Cross Airport, Australia is 12,509 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Australia. 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 17:48 in Athens, it's 23:48 in Southern Cross Airport. With a 6-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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). 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 Southern Cross Airport (SQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.