GBE
Gaborone
Botswana
11,176 km
6,945 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
11,176 km
6,945 mi / 6,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GBE MNL
Airport Name Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code GBE MNL
ICAO Code FBSK RPLL
City Gaborone Manila
Country Botswana Philippines
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Manila
Elevation 3,299 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -24.560000, 25.920000 14.510000, 121.020000

Gaborone (GBE) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 11,176 kilometers (6,945 miles / 6,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Botswana 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 19:57 in Gaborone, it's 01:57 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 3,224 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Gaborone (GBE) follows a heading of 247° (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 Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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