MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,928 km
9,276 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
14,928 km
9,276 mi / 8,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
294°
west northwest

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MCT MEC
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code MCT MEC
ICAO Code OOMS SEMT
City Muscat Manta
Country Oman Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Guayaquil
Elevation 48 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Muscat (MCT) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 14,928 kilometers (9,276 miles / 8,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Oman 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 04:39 in Muscat, it's 19:39 in Manta. With a 9-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 Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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