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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AV1690
AV avianca
320
6:00 AM
-05
6:55 AM
-05
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV1694
AV avianca
32N
1:35 PM
-05
2:25 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1391+1
LA LATAM Chile
319
3:42 PM
-05
4:30 PM
-05
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV1696
AV avianca
320
7:20 PM
-05
8:10 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV1691
AV avianca
320
7:40 AM
-05
8:30 AM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV1695
AV avianca
320
1:20 PM
-05
2:10 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA1392+1
LA LATAM Chile
319
5:11 PM
-05
6:01 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV1697
AV avianca
320
9:00 PM
-05
9:50 PM
-05
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Quito to Manta
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 170 mi 0h 48m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

UIO–MEC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 170 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop UIO–MEC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AV avianca 16 320, 32N 0h50-0h55 Star Alliance
LA LATAM Chile 5 319 0h48
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – LA
320 Airbus A320 – AV
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV (16 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: LA (5 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, UIO to MEC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UIO to MEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
13
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Quito, it's 6:00 PM in Manta.
Distance & Flight Time
170 mi / 274 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m to 0h 55m.

UIO–MEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quito to Manta route.
Route details
Distance170 mi / 274 km
Flight time0h 48m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: UIO
IATA / ICAOUIO / SEQM
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation7,841 ft / 2,390 m
Destination: MEC
IATA / ICAOMEC / SEMT
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UIO to MEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport take approximately 0h 48m to 0h 55m. The route covers 170 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca and LATAM Chile.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from UIO to MEC. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MEC to UIO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 UIO to MEC

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and LATAM Chile. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

UIO to MEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UIO to MEC ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 170 miles (274 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via PTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.