ATH
Athens
Greece
12,283 km
7,632 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
12,283 km
7,632 mi / 6,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH UAQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code ATH UAQ
ICAO Code LGAV SANU
City Athens San Juan
Country Greece Argentina
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 308 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Athens (ATH) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 12,283 kilometers (7,632 miles / 6,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Argentina. 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 15:46 in Athens, it's 10:46 in San Juan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,650 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) 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.