The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile is 12,534 kilometers (7,788 miles / 6,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Athens, it's 20:57 in Los Andes. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,153 feet between the two airports. San Rafael Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Los Andes (LOB) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.