MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,809 km
6,716 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
10,809 km
6,716 mi / 5,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL PTG
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code MNL PTG
ICAO Code RPLL FAPP
City Manila Potgietersrus
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Manila (MNL) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 10,809 kilometers (6,716 miles / 5,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 21:33 in Manila, it's 15:33 in Potgietersrus. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,001 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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