LIM
Lima
Peru
1,292 km
803 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
1,292 km
803 mi / 698 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LIM MEC
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code LIM MEC
ICAO Code SPJC SEMT
City Lima Manta
Country Peru Ecuador
Timezone America/Lima America/Guayaquil
Elevation 113 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Lima (LIM) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 1,292 kilometers (803 miles / 698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:36 in Lima, it's 04:36 in Manta.

The return flight from Manta (MEC) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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