GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
4,456 km
2,769 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
4,456 km
2,769 mi / 2,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MEC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code GRU MEC
ICAO Code SBGR SEMT
City Sao Paulo Manta
Country Brazil Ecuador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,459 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 4,456 kilometers (2,769 miles / 2,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:16 in Manta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,411 feet between the two airports. Eloy Alfaro International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Manta (MEC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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