MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
11,377 km
7,069 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
11,377 km
7,069 mi / 6,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
75°
east northeast

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MDK MNL
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code MDK MNL
ICAO Code FZEA RPLL
City Mbandaka Manila
Country DR Congo Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Manila
Elevation 1,040 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 14.510000, 121.020000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 11,377 kilometers (7,069 miles / 6,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 DR Congo 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 22:00 in Mbandaka, it's 05:00 in Manila. With a 7-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 Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 273° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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