HEW
Athens
Greece
9,291 km
5,773 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
9,291 km
5,773 mi / 5,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
301°
west northwest

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HEW MCO
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code HEW MCO
ICAO Code LGAT KMCO
City Athens Orlando
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 28.430000, -81.310000

Athens (HEW) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 9,291 kilometers (5,773 miles / 5,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 14:55 in Athens, it's 07:55 in Orlando. 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 Orlando (MCO) to Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 50° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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