MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,559 km
7,803 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
12,559 km
7,803 mi / 6,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Manila
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SAF
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code MNL SAF
ICAO Code RPLL KSAF
City Manila Santa Fe
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Denver
Elevation 75 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 35.600000, -106.100000

Manila (MNL) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 12,559 kilometers (7,803 miles / 6,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 05:59 in Manila, it's 14:59 in Santa Fe. 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 6,274 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Fe (SAF) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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