ATH
Athens
Greece
9,039 km
5,617 miles
CKS
Carajas
Brazil
Distance
9,039 km
5,617 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
255°
west southwest

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ATH CKS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Carajas Airport
IATA Code ATH CKS
ICAO Code LGAV SBCJ
City Athens Carajas
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Araguaina
Elevation 308 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -6.120000, -50.000000

Athens (ATH) to Carajas (CKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil is 9,039 kilometers (5,617 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Athens, it's 21:38 in Carajas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,756 feet between the two airports. Carajas Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Carajas (CKS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 50° (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 Carajas Airport (CKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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