MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,662 km
6,625 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
10,662 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Manila
Heading
38°
northeast

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MNL SHN
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code MNL SHN
ICAO Code RPLL KSHN
City Manila Shelton
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 47.230000, -123.150000

Manila (MNL) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 10,662 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 23:15 in Manila, it's 07:15 in Shelton. With a 16-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 Shelton (SHN) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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