LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
10,472 km
6,507 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,472 km
6,507 mi / 5,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LUG MNL
Airport Name Lugano Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code LUG MNL
ICAO Code LSZA RPLL
City Lugano Manila
Country Switzerland Philippines
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Manila
Elevation 915 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 14.510000, 121.020000

Lugano (LUG) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,472 kilometers (6,507 miles / 5,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:41 in Lugano, 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.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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