LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
9,357 km
5,814 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
268°
west

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LOS MEC
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code LOS MEC
ICAO Code DNMM SEMT
City Lagos Manta
Country Nigeria Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Guayaquil
Elevation 135 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Lagos (LOS) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Nigeria 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 23:59 in Lagos, it's 17:59 in Manta. With a 6-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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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