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Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)
Eloy Alfaro International Airport is an international airport serving Manta (Manabi Province), Ecuador. Its IATA code is MEC and its ICAO code is SEMT. It has one runway, 2,860 m long.
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- This airport
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- MEC
- ICAO code
- SEMT
- City
- Manta
- Region / province
- Manabi Province
- Country / territory
- Ecuador
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 0.9461° S, 80.6788° W
- Elevation
- 15 m (48 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,860 m (9,383 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,860 m9,383 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
18,075 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
17,653 km
Direct flight: ≈ 22 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
18,651 km
Direct flight: ≈ 23 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 126.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Eloy Alfaro International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Manta through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Ecuador
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | 145 km |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | 161 km |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | 229 km |
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | 244 km |
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | 274 km |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | 288 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Eloy Alfaro International Airport?
The IATA code of Eloy Alfaro International Airport is MEC and its ICAO code is SEMT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Eloy Alfaro International Airport located?
Eloy Alfaro International Airport is in Manta, Manabi Province, Ecuador, at coordinates 0.9461° S, 80.6788° W and an elevation of 15 m (48 ft).
How far is Eloy Alfaro International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Eloy Alfaro International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 18,651 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 17,653 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 18,075 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 23 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Eloy Alfaro International Airport?
The longest runway at Eloy Alfaro International Airport is 2,860 m (9,383 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Eloy Alfaro International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.