BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
18,591 km
11,552 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
18,591 km
11,552 mi / 10,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK MEC
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code BKK MEC
ICAO Code VTBS SEMT
City Bangkok Manta
Country Thailand Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Bangkok (BKK) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 18,591 kilometers (11,552 miles / 10,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Bangkok, it's 21:38 in Manta. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manta (MEC) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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