ATH
Athens
Greece
11,911 km
7,401 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
11,911 km
7,401 mi / 6,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
103°
east southeast

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ATH SGP
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code ATH SGP
ICAO Code LGAV YSHG
City Athens Shay Gap
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Perth
Elevation 308 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Athens (ATH) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 11,911 kilometers (7,401 miles / 6,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Australia. 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 23:28 in Athens, it's 05:28 in Shay Gap. With a 6-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 Shay Gap (SGP) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 305° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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