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FCO to MEC: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Manta (Eloy Alfaro International Airport)
6,412 mi
10,320 km · 5,572 nm
13h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
6,412 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 2m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- 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 FCO
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 FCO from MEC?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Manta (MEC) is 6,412 miles (10,320 km, 5,572 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to MEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Manta?
Manta is 7 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to MEC?
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