BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,474 km
5,887 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
9,474 km
5,887 mi / 5,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
264°
west

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BCN MEC
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code BCN MEC
ICAO Code LEBL SEMT
City Barcelona Manta
Country Spain Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Guayaquil
Elevation 12 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Barcelona (BCN) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 9,474 kilometers (5,887 miles / 5,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Spain 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 20:26 in Barcelona, it's 14:26 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 48° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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