HEL
Helsinki
Finland
10,953 km
6,806 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
10,953 km
6,806 mi / 5,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
283°
west northwest

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HEL MEC
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code HEL MEC
ICAO Code EFHK SEMT
City Helsinki Manta
Country Finland Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Guayaquil
Elevation 179 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Helsinki (HEL) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 10,953 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Finland 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 23:40 in Helsinki, it's 16:40 in Manta. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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