CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
9,055 km
5,627 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
9,055 km
5,627 mi / 4,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHT MNL
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code CHT MNL
ICAO Code NZCI RPLL
City Waitangi Manila
Country New Zealand Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Asia/Manila
Elevation 43 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 14.510000, 121.020000

Waitangi (CHT) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 9,055 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Waitangi, it's 16:02 in Manila. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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