ICN
Seoul
South Korea
15,095 km
9,380 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
15,095 km
9,380 mi / 8,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
41°
northeast

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ICN MEC
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code ICN MEC
ICAO Code RKSI SEMT
City Seoul Manta
Country South Korea Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Seoul (ICN) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 15,095 kilometers (9,380 miles / 8,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 South Korea 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 04:51 in Seoul, it's 14:51 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 Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 329° (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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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