ATH
Athens
Greece
11,620 km
7,220 miles
CLQ
Colima
Mexico
Distance
11,620 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

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ATH CLQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport
IATA Code ATH CLQ
ICAO Code LGAV MMIA
City Athens Colima
Country Greece Mexico
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Mexico_City
Elevation 308 ft 2,467 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 19.280000, -103.580000

Athens (ATH) to Colima (CLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico is 11,620 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Mexico. 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 16:14 in Athens, it's 08:14 in Colima. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,159 feet between the two airports. Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Colima (CLQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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