MNL
Manila
Philippines
13,790 km
8,569 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
13,790 km
8,569 mi / 7,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL RKW
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code MNL RKW
ICAO Code RPLL KRKW
City Manila Rockwood
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Chicago
Elevation 75 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 35.920000, -84.690000

Manila (MNL) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 13,790 kilometers (8,569 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United States. 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 17:05 in Manila, it's 03:05 in Rockwood. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,589 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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