ATH
Athens
Greece
15,814 km
9,826 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
15,814 km
9,826 mi / 8,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
66°
east northeast

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ATH VLS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code ATH VLS
ICAO Code LGAV NVSV
City Athens Valesdir
Country Greece Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Efate
Elevation 308 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Athens (ATH) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 15,814 kilometers (9,826 miles / 8,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 15:27 in Athens, it's 00:27 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 311° (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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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