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LYI to MMI: distance & flight time
Linyi (Shubuling Airport) → Athens (McMinn County Airport)
7,349 mi
11,828 km · 6,386 nm
14h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,349 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 53m 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
- LYI — Shubuling Airport · Linyi, China
- MMI — McMinn County Airport · 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 LYI
- LYG · Lianyungang Airport42 mi away
- RIZ · Rizhao Shanzihe Airport57 mi away
- XUZ · Xuzhou Guanyin Airport84 mi away
- HIA · Lianshui Airport96 mi away
Near MMI
- HDI · Hardwick Field20 mi away
- TYS · McGhee Tyson Airport43 mi away
- CHA · Lovell Field44 mi away
- CSV · Crossville Memorial Whitson Field48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LYI from MMI?
The flight distance from Linyi (LYI) to Athens (MMI) is 7,349 miles (11,828 km, 6,386 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LYI to MMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 53m 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 LYI to MMI?
Nonstop service on LYI–MMI 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 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Linyi and Athens?
Athens is 12 hours behind Linyi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LYI to MMI?
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Why are some LYI to MMI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LYI–MMI 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.