ATH
Athens
Greece
16,792 km
10,434 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
16,792 km
10,434 mi / 9,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
north

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ATH PYE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code ATH PYE
ICAO Code LGAV NCPY
City Athens Penrhyn Island
Country Greece CK
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 308 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Athens (ATH) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 16,792 kilometers (10,434 miles / 9,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 CK. 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 21:48 in Athens, it's 09:48 in Penrhyn Island. With a 12-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 357° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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