ATH
Athens
Greece
14,871 km
9,241 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
14,871 km
9,241 mi / 8,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
98°
east

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ATH WGE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code ATH WGE
ICAO Code LGAV YWLG
City Athens N/A
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Sydney
Elevation 308 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Athens (ATH) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 14,871 kilometers (9,241 miles / 8,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Australia. 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 06:55 in Athens, it's 15:55 in Walgett Airport. 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 295° (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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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