GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
8,361 km
5,195 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
8,361 km
5,195 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIS MNL
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code GIS MNL
ICAO Code NZGS RPLL
City Gisborne Manila
Country New Zealand Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Manila
Elevation 15 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 14.510000, 121.020000

Gisborne (GIS) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 8,361 kilometers (5,195 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Gisborne, it's 00:45 in Manila. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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