MEC
Manta
Ecuador
4,829 km
3,000 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,829 km
3,000 mi / 2,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

MEC ORD
Airport Name Eloy Alfaro International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MEC ORD
ICAO Code SEMT KORD
City Manta Chicago
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -0.950000, -80.680000 41.980000, -87.910000

Manta (MEC) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,829 kilometers (3,000 miles / 2,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 15:24 in Manta, it's 14:24 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Manta (MEC) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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