MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,972 km
9,925 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
15,972 km
9,925 mi / 8,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

MNL RZA
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code MNL RZA
ICAO Code RPLL SAWU
City Manila Santa Cruz
Country Philippines Argentina
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 75 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Manila (MNL) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 15,972 kilometers (9,925 miles / 8,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Manila, it's 18:01 in Santa Cruz. With a 11-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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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