MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,796 km
9,815 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
15,796 km
9,815 mi / 8,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
43°
northeast

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MNL RFS
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code MNL RFS
ICAO Code RPLL MNRT
City Manila La Rosita
Country Philippines Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Managua
Elevation 75 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 13.890000, -84.410000

Manila (MNL) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 15,796 kilometers (9,815 miles / 8,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:15 in Manila, it's 17:15 in La Rosita. With a 14-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 La Rosita (RFS) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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