ATH
Athens
Greece
5,260 km
3,269 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
5,260 km
3,269 mi / 2,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
170°
south

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ATH MMQ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code ATH MMQ
ICAO Code LGAV FLBA
City Athens Mbala
Country Greece Zambia
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 308 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Athens (ATH) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 5,260 kilometers (3,269 miles / 2,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Athens, it's 19:49 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,146 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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