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DUG to MEC: distance & flight time
Douglas (Bisbee Douglas International Airport) → Manta (Eloy Alfaro International Airport)
2,933 mi
4,721 km · 2,549 nm
6h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,933 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 13m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DUG — Bisbee Douglas International Airport · Douglas, United States
- MEC — Eloy Alfaro International Airport · Manta, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DUG
- DGL · Douglas Municipal Airport10 mi away
- FHU · Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field44 mi away
- OLS · Nogales International Airport73 mi away
- NOG · Nogales International Airport83 mi away
Near MEC
- PVO · Reales Tamarindos Airport16 mi away
- SNC · General Ulpiano Paez Airport90 mi away
- GYE · José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport100 mi away
- LTX · Cotopaxi International Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DUG from MEC?
The flight distance from Douglas (DUG) to Manta (MEC) is 2,933 miles (4,721 km, 2,549 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DUG to MEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DUG to MEC?
Nonstop service on DUG–MEC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Douglas and Manta?
Manta is 2 hours ahead of Douglas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DUG to MEC?
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Why are some DUG to MEC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DUG–MEC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.