The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia is 16,449 kilometers (10,221 miles / 8,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 10:19 in Athens, it's 22:49 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,173 feet between the two airports. Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.