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ZCL to XMS: distance & flight time
Zacatecas (General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport) → Macas (Coronel E Carvajal Airport)
2,402 mi
3,865 km · 2,087 nm
5h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,402 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 11m 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
- ZCL — General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport · Zacatecas, Mexico
- XMS — Coronel E Carvajal Airport · Macas, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZCL
Near XMS
- PTZ · Rio Amazonas Airport55 mi away
- CUE · Mariscal Lamar Airport72 mi away
- ATF · Chachoán Airport81 mi away
- TNW · Jumandy Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZCL from XMS?
The flight distance from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Macas (XMS) is 2,402 miles (3,865 km, 2,087 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZCL to XMS?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 11m 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 Zacatecas and Macas?
Macas is 1 hour ahead of Zacatecas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZCL to XMS?
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