ATH
Athens
Greece
15,642 km
9,720 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,642 km
9,720 mi / 8,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATH SON
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code ATH SON
ICAO Code LGAV NVSS
City Athens Luganville
Country Greece Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Efate
Elevation 308 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Athens (ATH) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,642 kilometers (9,720 miles / 8,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 10:25 in Athens, it's 19:25 in Luganville. 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.

The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 312° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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