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CMH to HEW: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Athens (Athen Helenikon Airport)
5,333 mi
8,582 km · 4,634 nm
10h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,333 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 55m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, United States
- HEW — Athen Helenikon Airport · Athens, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMH
Near HEW
- ATH · Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport12 mi away
- PKH · Porto Cheli Airport52 mi away
- JSY · Syros Airport74 mi away
- SKU · Skiros Airport85 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMH from HEW?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Athens (HEW) is 5,333 miles (8,582 km, 4,634 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to HEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Athens?
Athens is 7 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to HEW?
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