MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,162 km
5,693 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
9,162 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

MNL NEK
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code MNL NEK
ICAO Code RPLL HANK
City Manila Nekemte
Country Philippines Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 75 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 9.050000, 36.600000

Manila (MNL) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 9,162 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 12:19 in Manila, it's 07:19 in Nekemte. 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 6,425 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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