BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
10,030 km
6,232 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,030 km
6,232 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
75°
east northeast

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BLZ MNL
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BLZ MNL
ICAO Code FWCL RPLL
City Blantyre Manila
Country Malawi Philippines
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,555 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 14.510000, 121.020000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,030 kilometers (6,232 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Blantyre, it's 11:48 in Manila. 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 2,480 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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