MNL
Manila
Philippines
13,684 km
8,503 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
13,684 km
8,503 mi / 7,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SME
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code MNL SME
ICAO Code RPLL KSME
City Manila Somerset
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/New_York
Elevation 75 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 37.050000, -84.620000

Manila (MNL) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 13,684 kilometers (8,503 miles / 7,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 00:45 in Manila, it's 11:45 in Somerset. 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 Somerset (SME) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 330° (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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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