MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,773 km
7,315 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
11,773 km
7,315 mi / 6,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Manila
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SDY
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code MNL SDY
ICAO Code RPLL KSDY
City Manila Sidney
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Denver
Elevation 75 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 47.710000, -104.190000

Manila (MNL) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 11,773 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 23:09 in Manila, it's 08:09 in Sidney. 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 1,910 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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