ICN
Seoul
South Korea
15,357 km
9,542 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
15,357 km
9,542 mi / 8,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
42°
northeast

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ICN MCH
Airport Name Incheon International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code ICN MCH
ICAO Code RKSI SEMH
City Seoul Machala
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Seoul (ICN) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 15,357 kilometers (9,542 miles / 8,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 South Korea 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 09:25 in Seoul, it's 19:25 in Machala. With a 14-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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Incheon International Airport (ICN) and General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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