MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,098 km
5,654 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
9,098 km
5,654 mi / 4,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MNL SAW
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code MNL SAW
ICAO Code RPLL LTFJ
City Manila Istanbul
Country Philippines Turkey
Timezone Asia/Manila Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 75 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 40.900000, 29.310000

Manila (MNL) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 9,098 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Manila, it's 20:44 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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