BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,750 km
6,059 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
9,750 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
266°
west

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BRU MEC
Airport Name Brussels Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code BRU MEC
ICAO Code EBBR SEMT
City Brussels Manta
Country Belgium Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Guayaquil
Elevation 184 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Brussels (BRU) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 9,750 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 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 Belgium 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 23:23 in Brussels, it's 17:23 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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