MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,761 km
9,793 miles
SCU
Santiago
Cuba
Distance
15,761 km
9,793 mi / 8,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SCU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Antonio Maceo International Airport
IATA Code MNL SCU
ICAO Code RPLL MUCU
City Manila Santiago
Country Philippines Cuba
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Havana
Elevation 75 ft 249 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 19.970000, -75.840000

Manila (MNL) to Santiago (SCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) in Santiago, Cuba is 15,761 kilometers (9,793 miles / 8,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Cuba. 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 06:54 in Manila, it's 17:54 in Santiago. With a 13-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 Santiago (SCU) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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