FCO
Rome
Italy
10,433 km
6,483 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
10,433 km
6,483 mi / 5,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
269°
west

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FCO MCH
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code FCO MCH
ICAO Code LIRF SEMH
City Rome Machala
Country Italy Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Guayaquil
Elevation 15 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Rome (FCO) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 10,433 kilometers (6,483 miles / 5,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Italy 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 09:52 in Rome, it's 03:52 in Machala. With a 6-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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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