Airport Comparison
| ATH | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | ATH | KWA |
| ICAO Code | LGAV | PKWA |
| City | Athens | Kwajalein |
| Country | Greece | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.940000, 23.940000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Athens (ATH) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 13,610 kilometers (8,457 miles / 7,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.
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 Marshall Islands. 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 07:25 in Athens, it's 17:25 in Kwajalein. With a 10-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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.