Spata-Artemida to Abuja
4h 55m The flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) covers 3,625 km (2,253 miles) and takes approximately 4h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 212°, passing near 23.7° N, 14.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 6h 35m | 7h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 4h 39m | 5h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 02m | 4h 27m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 4h 16m | 4h 41m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ATH | ABV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
| City | Spata-Artemida | Abuja |
| Country | Greece | Nigeria |
| ICAO | LGAV | DNAA |
| Coordinates | 37.9364, 23.9445 | 9.0068, 7.2632 |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 1,123 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Spata-Artemida to Abuja?
A non-stop flight from Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Abuja (ABV) takes about 4h 55m. The great-circle distance is 3,625 km (2,253 miles, 1,957 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 212°.
How far is Spata-Artemida from Abuja?
3,625 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,253 miles or 1,957 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ATH and ABV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 3,625 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Spata-Artemida
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.