ATH
Athens
Greece
10,883 km
6,763 miles
GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
Distance
10,883 km
6,763 mi / 5,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
287°
west northwest

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ATH GLF
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Golfito Airport
IATA Code ATH GLF
ICAO Code LGAV MRGF
City Athens Golfito
Country Greece Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 308 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 8.650000, -83.180000

Athens (ATH) to Golfito (GLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica is 10,883 kilometers (6,763 miles / 5,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Athens, it's 16:29 in Golfito. With a 8-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 Golfito (GLF) 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 Golfito Airport (GLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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