Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Manta · EcuadorICAO SEMT
Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) is an airport serving Manta, Ecuador, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 0° 56' 45.9" S, 80° 40' 43.7" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 48 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Guayaquil (GMT-5).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MEC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UIO | Quito, Ecuador | 170 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 70 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MEC
1 active airline serving Eloy Alfaro International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Eloy Alfaro International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | Guayaquil | Ecuador | 161 km |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Latacunga | Ecuador | 230 km |
| Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport | TBP | Tumbes | Peru | 290 km |
| General Rivadeneira Airport | ESM | Esmeraldas | Ecuador | 243 km |
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Quito | Ecuador | 274 km |
| Santa Rosa International Airport | ETR | Santa Rosa | Ecuador | 286 km |
| Jumandy Airport | TNW | Tena | Ecuador | 345 km |
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | CUE | Cuenca | Ecuador | 286 km |
Other Airports in Ecuador
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 0° 56' 45.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 80° 40' 43.7" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -0.946078
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -80.678802
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- UTC Offset
- GMT-5
- Current Local Time
- 01:30 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 48 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 15 m
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