ATH
Athens
Greece
7,570 km
4,704 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
7,570 km
4,704 mi / 4,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
176°
south

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ATH NKU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code ATH NKU
ICAO Code LGAV FXNK
City Athens Nkaus
Country Greece Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Maseru
Elevation 308 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Athens (ATH) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 7,570 kilometers (4,704 miles / 4,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Athens, it's 12:26 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,313 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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