MNL
Manila
Philippines
3,830 km
2,380 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,830 km
2,380 mi / 2,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Manila
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL TPI
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code MNL TPI
ICAO Code RPLL AYTI
City Manila Tapini
Country Philippines Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 75 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Manila (MNL) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 3,830 kilometers (2,380 miles / 2,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Philippines with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Manila, it's 02:08 in Tapini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,025 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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