AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,937 km
6,175 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
9,937 km
6,175 mi / 5,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
264°
west

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AMS MCH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code AMS MCH
ICAO Code EHAM SEMH
City Amsterdam Machala
Country Netherlands Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Guayaquil
Elevation -11 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 9,937 kilometers (6,175 miles / 5,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Netherlands with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Amsterdam, it's 22:09 in Machala. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Machala (MCH) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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