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IST to MEC: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Manta (Eloy Alfaro International Airport)
7,263 mi
11,689 km · 6,312 nm
14h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,263 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 42m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 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 IST from MEC?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Manta (MEC) is 7,263 miles (11,689 km, 6,312 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to MEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 42m 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 Istanbul and Manta?
Manta is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to MEC?
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