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BEX to MCH: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Machala (General Manuel Serrano Airport)
5,921 mi
9,529 km · 5,145 nm
12h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,921 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 5m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- MCH — General Manuel Serrano Airport · Machala, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Near MCH
- ETR · Santa Rosa International Airport12 mi away
- TBP · Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport35 mi away
- LOH · Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport65 mi away
- CUE · Mariscal Lamar Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from MCH?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Machala (MCH) is 5,921 miles (9,529 km, 5,145 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to MCH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BEX to MCH?
Nonstop service on BEX–MCH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 5m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Benson and Machala?
Machala is 6 hours behind Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to MCH?
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Why are some BEX to MCH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BEX–MCH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.