ATH
Athens
Greece
17,141 km
10,651 miles
FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
17,141 km
10,651 mi / 9,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
325°
northwest

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ATH FGU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Fangatau Airport
IATA Code ATH FGU
ICAO Code LGAV NTGB
City Athens N/A
Country Greece French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 308 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -15.820000, -140.890000

Athens (ATH) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia is 17,141 kilometers (10,651 miles / 9,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 12:04 in Athens, it's 00:04 in Fangatau Airport. With a 12-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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 28° (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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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