ATH
Athens
Greece
11,807 km
7,336 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,807 km
7,336 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

ATH RDE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code ATH RDE
ICAO Code LGAV WASM
City Athens Merdei-Papua Island
Country Greece Indonesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 308 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Athens (ATH) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,807 kilometers (7,336 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Indonesia. 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 11:03 in Athens, it's 18:03 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 7-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 Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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