ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,527 km
5,920 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
9,527 km
5,920 mi / 5,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
266°
west

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ALG MEC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code ALG MEC
ICAO Code DAAG SEMT
City Algiers Manta
Country Algeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guayaquil
Elevation 82 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Algiers (ALG) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 9,527 kilometers (5,920 miles / 5,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Algiers, it's 14:05 in Manta. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manta (MEC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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