MEC
Manta
Ecuador
5,245 km
3,259 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
5,245 km
3,259 mi / 2,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEC MSP
Airport Name Eloy Alfaro International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code MEC MSP
ICAO Code SEMT KMSP
City Manta Minneapolis
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -0.950000, -80.680000 44.880000, -93.220000

Manta (MEC) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 5,245 kilometers (3,259 miles / 2,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Manta, it's 16:59 in Minneapolis.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Manta (MEC) follows a heading of 163° (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 Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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