MNL
Manila
Philippines
14,079 km
8,748 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
14,079 km
8,748 mi / 7,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SOP
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code MNL SOP
ICAO Code RPLL KSOP
City Manila Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/New_York
Elevation 75 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 35.240000, -79.390000

Manila (MNL) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 14,079 kilometers (8,748 miles / 7,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 21:31 in Manila, it's 08:31 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. 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 Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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