The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 11,841 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Africa with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Johannesburg, it's 18:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,510 feet between the two airports. Eloy Alfaro International Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manta (MEC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.