DEN
Denver
United States
12,344 km
7,670 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
12,344 km
7,670 mi / 6,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DEN MNL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code DEN MNL
ICAO Code KDEN RPLL
City Denver Manila
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,434 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 14.510000, 121.020000

Denver (DEN) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 12,344 kilometers (7,670 miles / 6,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States 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 00:05 in Denver, it's 15:05 in Manila. With a 15-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 5,359 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.