ATH
Athens
Greece
8,856 km
5,503 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
8,856 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
320°
northwest

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ATH MIC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code ATH MIC
ICAO Code LGAV KMIC
City Athens Minneapolis
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 869 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 45.060000, -93.350000

Athens (ATH) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 8,856 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 14:41 in Athens, it's 06:41 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (MIC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 45° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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