ATH
Athens
Greece
7,105 km
4,415 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
7,105 km
4,415 mi / 3,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

ATH WKF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code ATH WKF
ICAO Code LGAV FAWK
City Athens Pretoria
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Athens (ATH) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 7,105 kilometers (4,415 miles / 3,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Athens, it's 21:37 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,632 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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