ATH
Athens
Greece
9,550 km
5,934 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
9,550 km
5,934 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
309°
northwest

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ATH MEI
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Key Field
IATA Code ATH MEI
ICAO Code LGAV KMEI
City Athens Meridian
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 32.330000, -88.750000

Athens (ATH) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 9,550 kilometers (5,934 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 21:03 in Athens, it's 13:03 in Meridian. 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.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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