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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 2:38 am
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IanAsiaTraveller
 
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Originally Posted by Globaliser
This seems plausible, as ATH-LCY is 1,492 miles great circle.

Also, ATH-LON (using the LON metro area code) is 1,500 miles great circle, and ATH airport is about 12 miles to the far side of the city centre of Athens.
Yes this does sound the most likely explanation, thank you. I will have to check on my next flight.
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