AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,781 km
6,078 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
9,781 km
6,078 mi / 5,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
266°
west

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AMS MEC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code AMS MEC
ICAO Code EHAM SEMT
City Amsterdam Manta
Country Netherlands Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Guayaquil
Elevation -11 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 9,781 kilometers (6,078 miles / 5,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Netherlands with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Amsterdam, it's 15:18 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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