ATH
Athens
Greece
10,795 km
6,707 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
10,795 km
6,707 mi / 5,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
322°
northwest

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ATH SAD
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH SAD
ICAO Code LGAV KSAD
City Athens Safford
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Phoenix
Elevation 308 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 32.850000, -109.640000

Athens (ATH) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 10,795 kilometers (6,707 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Athens, it's 12:51 in Safford. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,870 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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