ATH
Athens
Greece
2,024 km
1,257 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,024 km
1,257 mi / 1,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
111°
east southeast

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ATH RAH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code ATH RAH
ICAO Code LGAV OERF
City Athens Rafha
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 308 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 29.630000, 43.490000

Athens (ATH) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 2,024 kilometers (1,257 miles / 1,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:15 in Athens, it's 08:15 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,166 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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