ATH
Athens
Greece
13,300 km
8,264 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,300 km
8,264 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
73°
east northeast

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ATH WSU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code ATH WSU
ICAO Code LGAV AYWS
City Athens Wasu
Country Greece Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 308 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Athens (ATH) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 13,300 kilometers (8,264 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:14 in Athens, it's 02:14 in Wasu. With a 8-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 Wasu (WSU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 311° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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