CUN
Cancun
Mexico
2,536 km
1,576 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
2,536 km
1,576 mi / 1,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Cancun
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN MEC
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code CUN MEC
ICAO Code MMUN SEMT
City Cancun Manta
Country Mexico Ecuador
Timezone America/Cancun America/Guayaquil
Elevation 22 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Cancun (CUN) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 2,536 kilometers (1,576 miles / 1,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:20 in Cancun, it's 19:20 in Manta.

The return flight from Manta (MEC) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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