# Distance from Miami (MIA) to Zamboanga City (ZAM)

> 15,649 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,649 km / 9,724 mi / 8,450 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Philippines
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 01:31 in Miami, it's 13:31 in Zamboanga City)
- **Elevation difference**: 24 ft (ZAM is higher than MIA)

## Airports

### [Miami International Airport (MIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mia-miami-miami-international-airport/1ef266df-2aed-607c-b6e6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Miami, United States
- ICAO: KMIA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 25.800000, -80.290000
- Elevation: 9 ft

### [Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zam-zamboanga-city-zamboanga-international-airport/1ef266df-8f5f-6802-8a1b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zamboanga City, Philippines
- ICAO: RPMZ
- Timezone: Asia/Manila
- Coordinates: 6.920000, 122.060000
- Elevation: 33 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:31 in Miami, it's 13:31 in Zamboanga City.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Miami International Airport (MIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mia-miami-miami-international-airport/1ef266df-2aed-607c-b6e6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zam-zamboanga-city-zamboanga-international-airport/1ef266df-8f5f-6802-8a1b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)