MNL
Manila
Philippines
1,366 km
849 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
1,366 km
849 mi / 738 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Manila
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MNL SQJ
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code MNL SQJ
ICAO Code RPLL ZSSM
City Manila Sanming
Country Philippines China
Timezone Asia/Manila Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 75 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 26.430000, 117.840000

Manila (MNL) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 1,366 kilometers (849 miles / 738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Philippines with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Manila, it's 00:54 in Sanming.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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