The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece is 17,053 kilometers (10,596 miles / 9,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 New Zealand 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 22:15 in Alexandra, it's 11:15 in Athens. With a 11-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 Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Alexandra Airport (ALR) and Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.