HND
Tokyo
Japan
14,338 km
8,909 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
14,338 km
8,909 mi / 7,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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HND MEC
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code HND MEC
ICAO Code RJTT SEMT
City Tokyo Manta
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 35 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Tokyo (HND) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 14,338 kilometers (8,909 miles / 7,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Japan 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 19:49 in Tokyo, it's 05:49 in Manta. With a 14-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 Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 317° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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