KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
5,069 km
3,149 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
5,069 km
3,149 mi / 2,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
300°
west northwest

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KWS MNL
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code KWS MNL
ICAO Code AGKW RPLL
City Kwailabesi Manila
Country Solomon Islands Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Asia/Manila
Elevation 26 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 14.510000, 121.020000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 5,069 kilometers (3,149 miles / 2,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 14:28 in Kwailabesi, it's 11:28 in Manila. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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