ATH
Athens
Greece
12,333 km
7,663 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
12,333 km
7,663 mi / 6,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Athens
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ATH MDY
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code ATH MDY
ICAO Code LGAV PMDY
City Athens Midway Atoll
Country Greece UM
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Midway
Elevation 308 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 28.200000, -177.380000

Athens (ATH) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 12,333 kilometers (7,663 miles / 6,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Athens, it's 06:20 in Midway Atoll. With a 13-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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