ATH
Athens
Greece
8,253 km
5,128 miles
CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
Distance
8,253 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
317°
northwest

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ATH CIU
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Chippewa County International Airport
IATA Code ATH CIU
ICAO Code LGAV KCIU
City Athens Sault Ste Marie
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 308 ft 799 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 46.250000, -84.470000

Athens (ATH) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States is 8,253 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Athens, it's 11:40 in Sault Ste Marie. With a 7-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 Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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