MNL
Manila
Philippines
16,524 km
10,268 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
16,524 km
10,268 mi / 8,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
45°
northeast

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MNL SYP
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code MNL SYP
ICAO Code RPLL MPSA
City Manila Santiago
Country Philippines Panama
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Panama
Elevation 75 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 8.090000, -80.950000

Manila (MNL) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 16,524 kilometers (10,268 miles / 8,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Panama. 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 22:02 in Manila, it's 09:02 in Santiago. 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 Santiago (SYP) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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