ATH
Athens
Greece
15,911 km
9,887 miles
HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
Distance
15,911 km
9,887 mi / 8,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
74°
east northeast

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ATH HLU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Nesson Airport
IATA Code ATH HLU
ICAO Code LGAV NWWH
City Athens Houailou
Country Greece New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 308 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -21.260000, 165.620000

Athens (ATH) to Houailou (HLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia is 15,911 kilometers (9,887 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 12:21 in Athens, it's 21:21 in Houailou. With a 9-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 Houailou (HLU) 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 Nesson Airport (HLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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