BOG
Bogota
Colombia
1,096 km
681 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
1,096 km
681 mi / 592 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
216°
southwest

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BOG MCH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code BOG MCH
ICAO Code SKBO SEMH
City Bogota Machala
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 8,361 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Bogota (BOG) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 1,096 kilometers (681 miles / 592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:04 in Bogota, it's 06:04 in Machala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,350 feet between the two airports. General Manuel Serrano Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Machala (MCH) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 36° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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