ATH
Athens
Greece
7,122 km
4,426 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
7,122 km
4,426 mi / 3,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
176°
south

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ATH GCJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code ATH GCJ
ICAO Code LGAV FAGC
City Athens Midrand
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Athens (ATH) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 7,122 kilometers (4,426 miles / 3,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Athens, it's 05:44 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,017 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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