Charter Manta to Quito privately from US$8,000, about 57 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Manta (MEC) ⇄ Quito (UIO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Manta and Quito is about 274 km (170 miles), or 148 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Manta–Quito spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 57 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 54 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Manta–Quito moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Manta, Ecuador: Eloy Alfaro International Airport, Reales Tamarindos Airport and Los Perales Airport.
Quito, Ecuador: Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | Mariscal Sucre International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SEMT / MEC | SEQM / UIO |
| Longest hard runway | 9,383 ft | 13,445 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 48 ft | 7,841 ft |
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is at 7,841 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Manta to Quito can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Eloy Alfaro International Airport has 9,383 ft and Mariscal Sucre International Airport 13,445 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 274 km.
Alternates within range: Reales Tamarindos Airport (7,451 ft, 25 km) · Los Perales Airport (7,227 ft, 49 km) · Delipesca Heliport (54 ft, 2 km) · Helidegfer Heliport (33 ft, 4 km) · Emsecor Heliport (43 ft, 11 km) · Mitad del Mundo Heliport · DGAC Heliport · Endesa Heliport (43 ft, 28 km)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Manta–Quito charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Demand on Manta–Quito comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 57 min gate to gate across the 274 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Manta–Quito charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Manta–Quito charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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