BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
15,997 km
9,940 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
15,997 km
9,940 mi / 8,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Managua
Heading
316°
northwest

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BEF MNL
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BEF MNL
ICAO Code MNBL RPLL
City Bluefileds Manila
Country Nicaragua Philippines
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Manila
Elevation 20 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 14.510000, 121.020000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 15,997 kilometers (9,940 miles / 8,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Nicaragua 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 01:11 in Bluefileds, it's 15:11 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 Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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