Distance From Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, MEC - MSP Distance

The distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 3259 miles or 5245 kilometers or 2830 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 Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manta and Minneapolis takes around 7 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Eloy Alfaro International Airport, Manta, Ecuador to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 7 hours 29 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 - MSP

Kilometers		5245 km
Statute Miles		3259 miles
Nautical Miles		2830 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 29 minutes

Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - MEC to MSP Flight Path

Location of Eloy Alfaro International Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Manta to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Manta, Ecuador and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEC - MSP

Time difference between Manta (Ecuador) and Minneapolis (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Manta (Ecuador)	2026-09-18, 03:43:41 -05
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-09-18, 03:43:41 CDT

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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States