CHQ
Souda
Greece
9,560 km
5,940 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
9,560 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CHQ MIA
Airport Name Chania International Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code CHQ MIA
ICAO Code LGSA KMIA
City Souda Miami
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 490 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 25.800000, -80.290000

Souda (CHQ) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 17:40 in Souda, it's 10:40 in Miami. With a 7-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 Miami (MIA) to Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 52° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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