ATH
Athens
Greece
11,221 km
6,972 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
11,221 km
6,972 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

ATH XMS
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code ATH XMS
ICAO Code LGAV SEMC
City Athens Macas
Country Greece Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Guayaquil
Elevation 308 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Athens (ATH) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 11,221 kilometers (6,972 miles / 6,059 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 13:03 in Athens, it's 06:03 in Macas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,144 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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