ATH
Athens
Greece
7,219 km
4,486 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
7,219 km
4,486 mi / 3,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
179°
south

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ATH VRU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code ATH VRU
ICAO Code LGAV FAVB
City Athens Vyrburg
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 308 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Athens (ATH) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 7,219 kilometers (4,486 miles / 3,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Athens, it's 13:23 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,612 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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