LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,308 km
5,784 miles
MCH
Machala
Ecuador
Distance
9,308 km
5,784 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
266°
west

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LOS MCH
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport General Manuel Serrano Airport
IATA Code LOS MCH
ICAO Code DNMM SEMH
City Lagos Machala
Country Nigeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Guayaquil
Elevation 135 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -3.270000, -79.960000

Lagos (LOS) to Machala (MCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to General Manuel Serrano Airport (MCH) in Machala, Ecuador is 9,308 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Nigeria 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 22:23 in Lagos, it's 16:23 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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