ATH
Athens
Greece
16,083 km
9,994 miles
TGJ
Tiga
New Caledonia
Distance
16,083 km
9,994 mi / 8,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
72°
east northeast

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ATH TGJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Tiga Airport
IATA Code ATH TGJ
ICAO Code LGAV NWWA
City Athens Tiga
Country Greece New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 308 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -21.100000, 167.800000

Athens (ATH) to Tiga (TGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Tiga Airport (TGJ) in Tiga, New Caledonia is 16,083 kilometers (9,994 miles / 8,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 20:27 in Athens, it's 05:27 in Tiga. With a 9-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 Tiga (TGJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 307° (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 Tiga Airport (TGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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