MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
9,307 km
5,783 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
9,307 km
5,783 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MFA MNL
Airport Name Mafia Island Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code MFA MNL
ICAO Code HTMA RPLL
City Mafia Island Manila
Country Tanzania Philippines
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Manila
Elevation 60 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -7.920000, 39.670000 14.510000, 121.020000

Mafia Island (MFA) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 9,307 kilometers (5,783 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 21:40 in Mafia Island, it's 02:40 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 Mafia Island (MFA) follows a heading of 260° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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