AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
2,846 km
1,769 miles
ATH
Athens
Greece
Distance
2,846 km
1,769 mi / 1,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

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AHB ATH
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA Code AHB ATH
ICAO Code OEAB LGAV
City Abha Athens
Country Saudi Arabia Greece
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Athens
Elevation 6,858 ft 308 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 37.940000, 23.940000

Abha (AHB) to Athens (ATH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 2,846 kilometers (1,769 miles / 1,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Abha, it's 21:47 in Athens.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,550 feet between the two airports. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Athens (ATH) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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