MEC → UIOEcuador → Ecuador

Cheap flights from Manta to Quito

170 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Manta to Quito at a glance

170 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~15 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Manta (MEC) to Quito (UIO) cover 170 miles (273 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Manta to Quito covers 170 miles (274 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 1st most competitive of 1 routes from Manta. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
MEC (0 mi)UIO (170 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 170 miles. Direct carriers include EQ.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Manta → Quito. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
EQDirect
Baggage on Manta → Quito: on this route, EQ typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Manta to Quito — quick answers

How far is Manta from Quito by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Manta (MEC) to Quito (UIO) is 170 miles (273 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Manta to Quito?

The average nonstop flight time from MEC to UIO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Manta to Quito?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: EQ. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Manta → Quito

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~15 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Quito — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 1 of 1 routes from Manta
Airline network
EQ: 1 destinations from MEC
Alternative destination airports
GYE (Guayaquil, 175 mi); CLO (Cali, 288 mi)
Nearby destinations
Guayaquil, Ecuador (175 mi); Cali, Colombia (288 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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