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YIH to MMI: distance & flight time
Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) → Athens (McMinn County Airport)
7,762 mi
12,492 km · 6,745 nm
15h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,762 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 41m 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
- YIH — Yichang Sanxia Airport · Yichang, 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 YIH
- HPG · Shennongjia Hongping Airport100 mi away
- CGD · Changde Airport114 mi away
- DYG · Dayong Airport118 mi away
- ENH · Enshi Airport120 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 YIH from MMI?
The flight distance from Yichang (YIH) to Athens (MMI) is 7,762 miles (12,492 km, 6,745 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YIH to MMI?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 41m 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 YIH to MMI?
Nonstop service on YIH–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 15h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Yichang and Athens?
Athens is 12 hours behind Yichang.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YIH to MMI?
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Why are some YIH to MMI fares phone-only?
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