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SJD to MCH: distance & flight time
San Jose Del Cabo (Los Cabos International Airport) → Machala (General Manuel Serrano Airport)
2,711 mi
4,363 km · 2,356 nm
5h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,711 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 47m 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
- SJD — Los Cabos International Airport · San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
- 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 SJD
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 SJD from MCH?
The flight distance from San Jose Del Cabo (SJD) to Machala (MCH) is 2,711 miles (4,363 km, 2,356 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJD to MCH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 47m 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 Jose Del Cabo and Machala?
Machala is 2 hours ahead of San Jose Del Cabo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJD to MCH?
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