BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
11,181 km
6,948 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
11,181 km
6,948 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSU MNL
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BSU MNL
ICAO Code FZEN RPLL
City Basankusu Manila
Country DR Congo Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,217 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 14.510000, 121.020000

Basankusu (BSU) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 11,181 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Basankusu, it's 21:41 in Manila. With a 7-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 1,142 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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