ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
17,404 km
10,814 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
17,404 km
10,814 mi / 9,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATF MNL
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code ATF MNL
ICAO Code SEAM RPLL
City Ambato Manila
Country Ecuador Philippines
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Manila
Elevation 8,502 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 14.510000, 121.020000

Ambato (ATF) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 17,404 kilometers (10,814 miles / 9,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ecuador with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Ambato, it's 22:47 in Manila. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,427 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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