MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
9,995 km
6,210 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
9,995 km
6,210 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MBI MNL
Airport Name Mbeya Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code MBI MNL
ICAO Code HTMB RPLL
City Mbeya Manila
Country Tanzania Philippines
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,600 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -8.920000, 33.470000 14.510000, 121.020000

Mbeya (MBI) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 9,995 kilometers (6,210 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Tanzania 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 01:54 in Mbeya, it's 06:54 in Manila. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,525 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Mbeya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Mbeya (MBI) follows a heading of 261° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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