Quito to Manta flight distance & time (UIO-MEC)

How far is Quito from Manta by plane? The great circle distance from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) is 274 km / 148 nm, about 39m flight time, with an initial heading of 251° (WSW).

FromMariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), Quito, EC
ToEloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), Manta, EC
Distance274 km · 148 nm · 170 mi
Initial heading251° (WSW)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly UIO to MEC nonstop

TypeRange
SPAD S.XIII 149 nm / 276 km
IAI Israel Aircraft Industries Arava 151 nm / 280 km
Dornier Do A Libelle 162 nm / 300 km
Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker 162 nm / 300 km
Junkers J 9 / D.I 162 nm / 300 km
Farman HF.20 162 nm / 300 km
Sopwith Baby 162 nm / 300 km
MD Helicopters MD 900 Explorer 164 nm / 304 km
Sopwith Pup 167 nm / 309 km
PZL Swidnik SM-2 167 nm / 309 km
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 173 nm / 320 km
FVM / CVM 176 nm / 326 km
Nieuport Nieuport 11 178 nm / 330 km
Hiller UH-12 / H-23/OH-23 Raven 178 nm / 330 km
Nieuport Nieuport 28 188 nm / 348 km
Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper 189 nm / 350 km
Bristol M.1 189 nm / 350 km
Fokker D.VII 189 nm / 350 km
Albatros D.V 189 nm / 350 km
Westland Westland 30 / WG30 189 nm / 350 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Quito from Manta?
The great circle distance between Quito and Manta is 274 km (148 nm / 170 mi).
How long is the flight from Quito to Manta?
A direct flight from UIO to MEC takes about 39m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Quito to Manta?
Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.