Cali to Manta flights
Manta lies 675 km (420 mi) south-west of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cali | Manta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ecuador |
| Population | 2.4 million | 264,281 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
| Nearest large airport | CLO, 20 km out | MEC, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 130201–130225 |
What changes when you arrive in Manta
Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cali
Cali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 68 km).
Arriving in Manta
Manta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,383 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport (regional) | MEC | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,383 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Manta from Cali?
675 km (420 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Cali.
How long does it take to get from Cali to Manta by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cali and Manta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cali to Manta flights?
Typically Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC).
What currency do I need in Manta?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.