BLR
Bangalore
India
17,324 km
10,765 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
17,324 km
10,765 mi / 9,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BLR MCH
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code BLR MCH
ICAO Code VOBL SEMH
City Bangalore Machala
Country India Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Guayaquil
Elevation 3,000 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Bangalore (BLR) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 17,324 kilometers (10,765 miles / 9,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Bangalore, it's 02:10 in Machala. With a 10.5-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 2,989 feet between the two airports. General Manuel Serrano Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Machala (MCH) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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