ATH
Athens
Greece
10,888 km
6,766 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
10,888 km
6,766 mi / 5,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATH MCE
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH MCE
ICAO Code LGAV KMCE
City Athens Merced
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 308 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 37.300000, -120.500000

Athens (ATH) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 10,888 kilometers (6,766 miles / 5,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 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 12:01 in Athens, it's 02:01 in Merced. With a 10-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 Merced (MCE) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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