MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,489 km
7,760 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
12,489 km
7,760 mi / 6,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Manila
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SAD
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code MNL SAD
ICAO Code RPLL KSAD
City Manila Safford
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Phoenix
Elevation 75 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 32.850000, -109.640000

Manila (MNL) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 12,489 kilometers (7,760 miles / 6,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 21:40 in Manila, it's 06:40 in Safford. With a 15-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 3,103 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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