ATH
Athens
Greece
12,770 km
7,935 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,770 km
7,935 mi / 6,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATH TFM
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code ATH TFM
ICAO Code LGAV AYTE
City Athens Telefomin
Country Greece Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 308 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Athens (ATH) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 12,770 kilometers (7,935 miles / 6,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:18 in Athens, it's 02:18 in Telefomin. With a 8-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 4,642 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 310° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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