# Distance from Athens (ATH) to Potgietersrus (PTG)

> 6,895 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,895 km / 4,284 mi / 3,723 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 174° (south)
- **Return heading**: 355° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Greece) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 08:14 in Athens, it's 07:14 in Potgietersrus)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,768 ft (PTG is higher than ATH)

## Airports

### [Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ath-athens-eleftherios-venizelos-international-airport/1ef266df-4dd8-66cc-be87-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Athens, Greece
- ICAO: LGAV
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 37.940000, 23.940000
- Elevation: 308 ft

### [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Potgietersrus, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPP
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.850000, 29.460000
- Elevation: 4,076 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:14 in Athens, it's 07:14 in Potgietersrus.

## Related

- [Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ath-athens-eleftherios-venizelos-international-airport/1ef266df-4dd8-66cc-be87-06bb2780ed98)
- [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)
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