ATH
Athens
Greece
4,485 km
2,787 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
4,485 km
2,787 mi / 2,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Athens
Heading
288°
west northwest

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ATH SJZ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code ATH SJZ
ICAO Code LGAV LPSJ
City Athens Velas
Country Greece Portugal
Timezone Europe/Athens Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 308 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 38.670000, -28.180000

Athens (ATH) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 4,485 kilometers (2,787 miles / 2,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Portugal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Athens, it's 05:20 in Velas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 74° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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