BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
12,800 km
7,954 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
12,800 km
7,954 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIF MNL
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BIF MNL
ICAO Code KBIF RPLL
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Manila
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,947 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 14.510000, 121.020000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 12,800 kilometers (7,954 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 14:15 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 05:15 in Manila. With a 15-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 3,872 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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