MNL
Manila
Philippines
14,922 km
9,272 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
14,922 km
9,272 mi / 8,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Manila
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MNL RAI
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code MNL RAI
ICAO Code RPLL GVNP
City Manila Praia
Country Philippines Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Manila Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 75 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 14.920000, -23.490000

Manila (MNL) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 14,922 kilometers (9,272 miles / 8,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 11:21 in Manila, it's 02:21 in Praia. With a 9-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 Praia (RAI) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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