ATH
Athens
Greece
9,201 km
5,717 miles
MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
9,201 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
310°
northwest

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ATH MRC
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Maury County Regional Airport
IATA Code ATH MRC
ICAO Code LGAV KMRC
City Athens Columbia/Mount Pleasant
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 681 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 35.550000, -87.180000

Athens (ATH) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 9,201 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:08 in Athens, it's 16:08 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant. 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 Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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