CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,240 km
7,606 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
12,240 km
7,606 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
278°
west

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CAI MCH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code CAI MCH
ICAO Code HECA SEMH
City Cairo Machala
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 382 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 12,240 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Cairo, it's 05:05 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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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