ATH
Athens
Greece
11,448 km
7,114 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
11,448 km
7,114 mi / 6,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
276°
west

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ATH MCH
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code ATH MCH
ICAO Code LGAV SEMH
City Athens Machala
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 308 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Athens (ATH) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 11,448 kilometers (7,114 miles / 6,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Greece 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 02:57 in Athens, it's 19:57 in Machala. With a 7-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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