ATH
Athens
Greece
7,999 km
4,970 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
7,999 km
4,970 mi / 4,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
179°
south

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ATH PLZ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code ATH PLZ
ICAO Code LGAV FAPE
City Athens Port Elizabeth
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Athens (ATH) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 7,999 kilometers (4,970 miles / 4,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:49 in Athens, it's 00:49 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 359° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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