Manta to Quito (MEC–UIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AV1691
AV avianca
320
7:40 AM
-05
8:30 AM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV1695
AV avianca
320
2:20 PM
-05
3:10 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AV1697
AV avianca
320
10:00 PM
-05
10:55 PM
-05
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AV1690
AV avianca
320
5:55 AM
-05
6:55 AM
-05
1h
M T W T F S S
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AV1694
AV avianca
32N
1:29 PM
-05
2:21 PM
-05
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AV1696
AV avianca
320
8:20 PM
-05
9:15 PM
-05
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Manta to Quito
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 170 mi 0h 50m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

MEC–UIO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 170 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEC–UIO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 16 320 0h50-0h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEC to UIO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEC to UIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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.

Other ways to reach Quito from Manta

Nearby airports with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Metric MEC→UIO GYE→UIO CUE→UIO
Distance from MEC 100 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 16 69 21
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 50m 0h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of MEC with service to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Quito is 0 hours the same as Manta.
MEC: -05 · UIO: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Manta, it's 6:00 PM in Quito.
Distance & Flight Time
170 mi / 274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 0h 55m.

MEC–UIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manta to Quito route.
Route details
Distance170 mi / 274 km
Flight time0h 50m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 16 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: MEC
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
Destination: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEC to UIO flights.
Nonstop flights from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 0h 55m. The route covers 170 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: avianca.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from MEC to UIO. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from UIO to MEC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GYE and CUE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEC to UIO

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEC to UIO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEC to UIO ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 170 miles (274 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via PTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guayaquil (GYE) and Cuenca (CUE).