GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
14,310 km
8,892 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
14,310 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
64°
east northeast

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GBK MNL
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code GBK MNL
ICAO Code GFGK RPLL
City Gbangbatok Manila
Country Sierra Leone Philippines
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Manila
Elevation 75 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 14.510000, 121.020000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 14,310 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 05:45 in Gbangbatok, it's 13:45 in Manila. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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