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CIH to ATO: distance & flight time
Changzhi (Changzhi Airport) → Athens (Ohio University Snyder Field)
7,132 mi
11,478 km · 6,198 nm
14h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,132 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 27m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CIH — Changzhi Airport · Changzhi, China
- ATO — Ohio University Snyder Field · Athens, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CIH
- HDG · Handan Airport75 mi away
- LFQ · Linfen Qiaoli Airport83 mi away
- TYN · Taiyuan Wusu Airport107 mi away
- LYA · Luoyang Airport112 mi away
Near ATO
- PMH · Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport42 mi away
- PKB · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport43 mi away
- ZZV · Zanesville Municipal Airport54 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CIH from ATO?
The flight distance from Changzhi (CIH) to Athens (ATO) is 7,132 miles (11,478 km, 6,198 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CIH to ATO?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 27m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from CIH to ATO?
Nonstop service on CIH–ATO depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 27m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Changzhi and Athens?
Athens is 12 hours behind Changzhi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CIH to ATO?
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Why are some CIH to ATO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CIH–ATO tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.