MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,901 km
6,774 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
10,901 km
6,774 mi / 5,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL ZEC
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code MNL ZEC
ICAO Code RPLL FASC
City Manila Secunda
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Manila (MNL) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 10,901 kilometers (6,774 miles / 5,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 00:13 in Manila, it's 18:13 in Secunda. 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 5,175 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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