ATH
Athens
Greece
7,228 km
4,492 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
7,228 km
4,492 mi / 3,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
70°
east northeast

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ATH TFU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code ATH TFU
ICAO Code LGAV ZUTF
City Athens Tianfu
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 30.290000, 104.440000

Athens (ATH) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 7,228 kilometers (4,492 miles / 3,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Athens, it's 05:17 in Tianfu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,145 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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