MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
9,201 km
5,717 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
9,201 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MBA MNL
Airport Name Mombasa Moi International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code MBA MNL
ICAO Code HKMO RPLL
City Mombasa Manila
Country Kenya Philippines
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Manila
Elevation 200 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -4.030000, 39.590000 14.510000, 121.020000

Mombasa (MBA) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 9,201 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Kenya 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 03:33 in Mombasa, it's 08:33 in Manila. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Mombasa (MBA) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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