ATH
Athens
Greece
14,898 km
9,257 miles
AVV
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,898 km
9,257 mi / 8,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
109°
east southeast

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ATH AVV
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Avalon Airport
IATA Code ATH AVV
ICAO Code LGAV YMAV
City Athens Melbourne
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 308 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -38.040000, 144.470000

Athens (ATH) to Melbourne (AVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,898 kilometers (9,257 miles / 8,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. 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 09:12 in Athens, it's 18:12 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (AVV) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Avalon Airport (AVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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