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SAN to MCH: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Machala (General Manuel Serrano Airport)
3,480 mi
5,601 km · 3,024 nm
7h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,480 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 17m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- 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 SAN
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 SAN from MCH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Machala (MCH) is 3,480 miles (5,601 km, 3,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MCH?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 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 San Diego and Machala?
Machala is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MCH?
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