Airport Comparison
| ATH | MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Melchor de Mencos Airport |
| IATA Code | ATH | MCR |
| ICAO Code | LGAV | MGMM |
| City | Athens | Melchor de Mencos |
| Country | Greece | Guatemala |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens | America/Guatemala |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 4,670 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.940000, 23.940000 | 17.070000, -89.150000 |
Athens (ATH) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala is 10,743 kilometers (6,675 miles / 5,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 Guatemala. 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 00:15 in Athens, it's 16:15 in Melchor de Mencos. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,362 feet between the two airports. Melchor de Mencos Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The return flight from Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 47° (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 Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.