ATH
Athens
Greece
14,366 km
8,926 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,366 km
8,926 mi / 7,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
65°
east northeast

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ATH VAO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code ATH VAO
ICAO Code LGAV AGGV
City Athens Suavanao
Country Greece Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 308 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Athens (ATH) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 14,366 kilometers (8,926 miles / 7,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 05:45 in Athens, it's 14:45 in Suavanao. 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 314° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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