MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,237 km
6,982 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
11,237 km
6,982 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL UTW
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code MNL UTW
ICAO Code RPLL FAQT
City Manila Queenstown
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Manila (MNL) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 11,237 kilometers (6,982 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Manila, it's 15:43 in Queenstown. With a 6-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 3,562 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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