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MLM to ESM: distance & flight time
Morelia (General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport) → Esmeraldas (General Rivadeneira Airport)
1,947 mi
3,134 km · 1,692 nm
4h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,947 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 17m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MLM — General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport · Morelia, Mexico
- ESM — General Rivadeneira Airport · Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MLM
Near ESM
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- UIO · Mariscal Sucre International Airport116 mi away
- TUA · Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport133 mi away
- IPI · San Luis Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MLM from ESM?
The flight distance from Morelia (MLM) to Esmeraldas (ESM) is 1,947 miles (3,134 km, 1,692 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLM to ESM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 17m 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 Morelia and Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas is 1 hour ahead of Morelia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLM to ESM?
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