ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
10,581 km
6,575 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
10,581 km
6,575 mi / 5,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ARN MEC
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code ARN MEC
ICAO Code ESSA SEMT
City Stockholm Manta
Country Sweden Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Guayaquil
Elevation 137 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Stockholm (ARN) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 10,581 kilometers (6,575 miles / 5,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Sweden 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 22:02 in Stockholm, it's 16:02 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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