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SAN to MEC: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Manta (Eloy Alfaro International Airport)
3,327 mi
5,355 km · 2,891 nm
6h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,327 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 59m 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from MEC?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Manta (MEC) is 3,327 miles (5,355 km, 2,891 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 59m 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 San Diego and Manta?
Manta is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MEC?
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