New York to Manta (JFK–MEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,906 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
PTY Tocumen 8h 42m CMOZ → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Manta flights
UIO Quito 13h 25m AV → AVLA Quito (UIO) to Manta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Manta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,906 mi 6h 7m nonstop -1h behind

JFK–MEC had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,906 miles in 6h 7m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop JFK–MEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 1 – – 65% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to MEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PTY ~8h 42m UIO ~13h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
72
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → MEC
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
MEC → JFK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Manta is 1 hour behind New York.
JFK: EDT · MEC: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Manta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,906 mi / 4,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 7m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Ecuador visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 12-month period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel and proof of funds may be requested at immigration. The 90-day allowance cannot be extended without applying for a different visa type.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–MEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Manta route.
Route details
Distance2,906 mi / 4,677 km
Flight time6h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MEC
Full nameEloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to MEC flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport take about 6h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 2,906 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from JFK to MEC: avianca. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen and Mariscal Sucre.
Manta is 1 hour behind New York.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JFK to MEC

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) had nonstop service from avianca, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

JFK to MEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MEC is about 6 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,906 miles (4,677 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen and Mariscal Sucre. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.