MEC
Manta
Ecuador
274 km
170 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
274 km
170 mi / 148 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MEC UIO
Airport Name Eloy Alfaro International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MEC UIO
ICAO Code SEMT SEQM
City Manta Quito
Country Ecuador Ecuador
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Guayaquil
Elevation 48 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates -0.950000, -80.680000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Manta (MEC) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 274 kilometers (170 miles / 148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Ecuador. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Manta, it's 17:30 in Quito.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,152 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Eloy Alfaro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Manta (MEC) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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