Distance From Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, MEC - DRW Distance

The distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) is 10084 miles or 16228 kilometers or 8757 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Manta ( Ecuador ) to Darwin ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manta and Darwin takes around 23 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eloy Alfaro International Airport, Manta, Ecuador to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin, Darwin, Australia is 23 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MEC - DRW

Kilometers		16228 km
Statute Miles		10084 miles
Nautical Miles		8757 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 10 minutes

Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin Flight Route Map - MEC to DRW Flight Path

Location of Eloy Alfaro International Airport & Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin is given below.
Click the map to view Manta to Darwin nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Manta, Ecuador and Darwin, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Manta, Ecuador and Darwin, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEC - DRW

Time difference between Manta (Ecuador) and Darwin (Australia) is 14 Hours 30 Minutes.
Darwin time is 14 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Manta.

Location	Local Time
Manta (Ecuador)	2026-09-18, 01:59:57 -05
Darwin (Australia)	2026-09-18, 16:29:57 ACST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC / SEMT) Manta, Ecuador

Destination

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW / YPDN) Darwin, Australia