ATH
Athens
Greece
15,950 km
9,911 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
15,950 km
9,911 mi / 8,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
72°
east northeast

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ATH UVE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code ATH UVE
ICAO Code LGAV NWWV
City Athens Ouvea
Country Greece New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 308 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Athens (ATH) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 15,950 kilometers (9,911 miles / 8,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 13:55 in Athens, it's 22:55 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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