ATH
Athens
Greece
9,806 km
6,093 miles
VAG
Varginha
Brazil
Distance
9,806 km
6,093 mi / 5,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
241°
west southwest

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ATH VAG
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport
IATA Code ATH VAG
ICAO Code LGAV SBVG
City Athens Varginha
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 308 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -21.590000, -45.470000

Athens (ATH) to Varginha (VAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) in Varginha, Brazil is 9,806 kilometers (6,093 miles / 5,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:59 in Athens, it's 04:59 in Varginha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,717 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Varginha (VAG) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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