MNL
Manila
Philippines
13,012 km
8,085 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
13,012 km
8,085 mi / 7,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SQI
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code MNL SQI
ICAO Code RPLL KSQI
City Manila Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Chicago
Elevation 75 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 41.740000, -89.680000

Manila (MNL) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 13,012 kilometers (8,085 miles / 7,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 02:40 in Manila, it's 12:40 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 14-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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