BAH
Manama
Bahrain
14,101 km
8,762 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
14,101 km
8,762 mi / 7,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
290°
west northwest

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BAH MEC
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code BAH MEC
ICAO Code OBBI SEMT
City Manama Manta
Country Bahrain Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Manama (BAH) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 14,101 kilometers (8,762 miles / 7,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Bahrain with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:26 in Manama, it's 15:26 in Manta. With a 8-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 Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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