HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
17,654 km
10,970 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
17,654 km
10,970 mi / 9,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HAN MEC
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code HAN MEC
ICAO Code VVNB SEMT
City Hanoi Manta
Country Vietnam Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 39 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Hanoi (HAN) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 17,654 kilometers (10,970 miles / 9,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Vietnam 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 04:39 in Hanoi, it's 16:39 in Manta. With a 12-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 Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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