ATH
Athens
Greece
8,774 km
5,452 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,774 km
5,452 mi / 4,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
315°
northwest

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ATH MDW
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code ATH MDW
ICAO Code LGAV KMDW
City Athens Chicago
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 308 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 41.790000, -87.750000

Athens (ATH) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 8,774 kilometers (5,452 miles / 4,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 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 10:56 in Athens, it's 02:56 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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