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LHR to MRR: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Macara (Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport)
6,006 mi
9,665 km · 5,219 nm
12h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,006 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 15m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- MRR — Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport · Macara, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near MRR
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from MRR?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Macara (MRR) is 6,006 miles (9,665 km, 5,219 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to MRR?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Macara?
Macara is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to MRR?
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