The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 9,623 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Cuba. 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 04:14 in Athens, it's 21:14 in Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara (SNU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 50° (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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.