MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,368 km
7,685 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Manila
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SOW
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code MNL SOW
ICAO Code RPLL KSOW
City Manila Show Low
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Phoenix
Elevation 75 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 34.270000, -110.010000

Manila (MNL) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 04:32 in Manila, it's 13:32 in Show Low. 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 6,341 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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