ATH
Athens
Greece
9,661 km
6,003 miles
VCR
Carora
Venezuela
Distance
9,661 km
6,003 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
280°
west

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ATH VCR
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Carora Airport
IATA Code ATH VCR
ICAO Code LGAV SVCO
City Athens Carora
Country Greece Venezuela
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Caracas
Elevation 308 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 10.180000, -70.070000

Athens (ATH) to Carora (VCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Carora Airport (VCR) in Carora, Venezuela is 9,661 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Venezuela. 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 21:59 in Athens, it's 15:59 in Carora. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,129 feet between the two airports. Carora Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Carora (VCR) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Carora Airport (VCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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