The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 15,214 kilometers (9,453 miles / 8,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Kiribati with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Arorae Island, it's 07:55 in Athens. 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 Athens (ATH) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 42° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.