ATH
Athens
Greece
9,790 km
6,083 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
9,790 km
6,083 mi / 5,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
298°
west northwest

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ATH UPB
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code ATH UPB
ICAO Code LGAV MUPB
City Athens Havana
Country Greece Cuba
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Havana
Elevation 308 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 23.030000, -82.580000

Athens (ATH) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 9,790 kilometers (6,083 miles / 5,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 17:28 in Athens, it's 10:28 in Havana. 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 Havana (UPB) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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