ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
13,222 km
8,216 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
13,222 km
8,216 mi / 7,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

ADD MCH
Airport Name Bole International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code ADD MCH
ICAO Code HAAB SEMH
City Addis Ababa Machala
Country Ethiopia Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Guayaquil
Elevation 7,630 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 13,222 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Addis Ababa, it's 07:34 in Machala. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,619 feet between the two airports. General Manuel Serrano Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Machala (MCH) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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