BLB
Panama City
Panama
16,558 km
10,289 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
16,558 km
10,289 mi / 8,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
319°
northwest

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BLB MNL
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BLB MNL
ICAO Code MPPA RPLL
City Panama City Manila
Country Panama Philippines
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Manila
Elevation 52 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 14.510000, 121.020000

Panama City (BLB) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 16,558 kilometers (10,289 miles / 8,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Panama with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Panama City, it's 20:27 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.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 42° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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