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CMI to SKG: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport)
5,393 mi
8,679 km · 4,686 nm
11h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,393 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, United States
- SKG — Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport · Thessaloniki, Greece
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CMI
Near SKG
- KZI · Filippos Airport62 mi away
- LRA · Larisa Airport66 mi away
- KSO · Kastoria National Airport89 mi away
- VOL · Nea Anchialos Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CMI from SKG?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Thessaloniki (SKG) is 5,393 miles (8,679 km, 4,686 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to SKG?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 2m 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 Champaign and Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is 8 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to SKG?
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