AMW
Ames
United States
12,800 km
7,953 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
12,800 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
323°
northwest

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AMW MNL
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code AMW MNL
ICAO Code KAMW RPLL
City Ames Manila
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Manila
Elevation 956 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 14.510000, 121.020000

Ames (AMW) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 12,800 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Ames, it's 10:19 in Manila. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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