MEC
Manta
Ecuador
4,524 km
2,811 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
4,524 km
2,811 mi / 2,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEC STL
Airport Name Eloy Alfaro International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MEC STL
ICAO Code SEMT KSTL
City Manta St Louis
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -0.950000, -80.680000 38.750000, -90.370000

Manta (MEC) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 4,524 kilometers (2,811 miles / 2,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 15:50 in Manta, it's 14:50 in St Louis.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Manta (MEC) follows a heading of 165° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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