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ZTH to MCH: distance & flight time
Zakynthos (Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos") → Machala (General Manuel Serrano Airport)
6,949 mi
11,183 km · 6,038 nm
14h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,949 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 6m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZTH — Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" · Zakynthos, Greece
- 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 ZTH
- PYR · Andravida Air Base25 mi away
- EFL · Kefallinia Airport33 mi away
- GPA · Araxos Airport40 mi away
- AGQ · Agrinion Air Base64 mi away
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 ZTH from MCH?
The flight distance from Zakynthos (ZTH) to Machala (MCH) is 6,949 miles (11,183 km, 6,038 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZTH to MCH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 6m 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 ZTH to MCH?
Nonstop service on ZTH–MCH 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 14h 6m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zakynthos and Machala?
Machala is 8 hours behind Zakynthos.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZTH to MCH?
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Why are some ZTH to MCH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZTH–MCH 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.