BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
10,799 km
6,710 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,799 km
6,710 mi / 5,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Harare
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BUQ MNL
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code BUQ MNL
ICAO Code FVBU RPLL
City Bulawayo Manila
Country Zimbabwe Philippines
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,359 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 14.510000, 121.020000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,799 kilometers (6,710 miles / 5,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 05:27 in Bulawayo, it's 11:27 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 4,284 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 251° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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