MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,652 km
6,619 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
10,652 km
6,619 mi / 5,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
243°
west southwest

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MNL MZQ
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code MNL MZQ
ICAO Code RPLL FAMU
City Manila Mkuze
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 400 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -27.630000, 32.040000

Manila (MNL) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 10,652 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Manila, it's 22:37 in Mkuze. With a 6-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 Mkuze (MZQ) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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