MNL
Manila
Philippines
852 km
529 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
852 km
529 mi / 460 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Manila
Heading
172°
south

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MNL ZAM
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code MNL ZAM
ICAO Code RPLL RPMZ
City Manila Zamboanga City
Country Philippines Philippines
Timezone Asia/Manila Asia/Manila
Elevation 75 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 6.920000, 122.060000

Manila (MNL) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 852 kilometers (529 miles / 460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 a domestic route within Philippines. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Manila, it's 06:41 in Zamboanga City.

The return flight from Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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