ATH
Athens
Greece
11,240 km
6,984 miles
MLZ
Melo
Uruguay
Distance
11,240 km
6,984 mi / 6,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
237°
west southwest

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ATH MLZ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Cerro Largo International Airport
IATA Code ATH MLZ
ICAO Code LGAV SUMO
City Athens Melo
Country Greece Uruguay
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Montevideo
Elevation 308 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -32.340000, -54.220000

Athens (ATH) to Melo (MLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay is 11,240 kilometers (6,984 miles / 6,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Athens, it's 18:49 in Melo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melo (MLZ) to Athens (ATH) 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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