MNL
Manila
Philippines
2,942 km
1,828 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
2,942 km
1,828 mi / 1,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Manila
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MNL VAI
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code MNL VAI
ICAO Code RPLL AYVN
City Manila N/A
Country Philippines Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 75 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Manila (MNL) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 2,942 kilometers (1,828 miles / 1,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 19:15 in Manila, it's 21:15 in Vanimo Airport.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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