KKD
Kokoda
Papua New Guinea
3,929 km
2,442 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
3,929 km
2,442 mi / 2,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
311°
northwest

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KKD MNL
Airport Name Kokoda Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code KKD MNL
ICAO Code AYKO RPLL
City Kokoda Manila
Country Papua New Guinea Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,240 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -8.880000, 147.730000 14.510000, 121.020000

Kokoda (KKD) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 3,929 kilometers (2,442 miles / 2,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea 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 09:25 in Kokoda, it's 07:25 in Manila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,165 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Kokoda Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Kokoda (KKD) follows a heading of 130° (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 Kokoda Airport (KKD) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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