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MCH to FAO: distance & flight time
Machala (General Manuel Serrano Airport) → Faro (Faro Airport)
5,372 mi
8,646 km · 4,669 nm
11h
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,372 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCH — General Manuel Serrano Airport · Machala, Ecuador
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near FAO
- PRM · Portimão Airport35 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase74 mi away
- ROZ · Rota Naval Station Airport93 mi away
- XRY · Jerez Airport107 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCH from FAO?
The flight distance from Machala (MCH) to Faro (FAO) is 5,372 miles (8,646 km, 4,669 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCH to FAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 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 MCH to FAO?
Nonstop service on MCH–FAO 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 11h nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Machala and Faro?
Faro is 6 hours ahead of Machala.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCH to FAO?
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Why are some MCH to FAO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCH–FAO 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.