ATH
Athens
Greece
8,131 km
5,052 miles
HFE
Hefei
China
Distance
8,131 km
5,052 mi / 4,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ATH HFE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
IATA Code ATH HFE
ICAO Code LGAV ZSOF
City Athens Hefei
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 31.990000, 116.970000

Athens (ATH) to Hefei (HFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China is 8,131 kilometers (5,052 miles / 4,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Athens, it's 23:32 in Hefei. With a 6-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 Hefei (HFE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 305° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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