ATH
Athens
Greece
13,415 km
8,336 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
13,415 km
8,336 mi / 7,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ATH RGL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code ATH RGL
ICAO Code LGAV SAWG
City Athens Rio Gallegos
Country Greece Argentina
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 308 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Athens (ATH) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 13,415 kilometers (8,336 miles / 7,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Athens, it's 04:51 in Rio Gallegos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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