MNL
Manila
Philippines
17,601 km
10,937 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,601 km
10,937 mi / 9,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SCL
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code MNL SCL
ICAO Code RPLL SCEL
City Manila Santiago
Country Philippines Chile
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Santiago
Elevation 75 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Manila (MNL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,601 kilometers (10,937 miles / 9,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Chile. 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 16:20 in Manila, it's 05:20 in Santiago. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 212° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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