MLA
Luqa
Malta
10,496 km
6,522 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
10,496 km
6,522 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Malta
Heading
69°
east northeast

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MLA MNL
Airport Name Luqa Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code MLA MNL
ICAO Code LMML RPLL
City Luqa Manila
Country Malta Philippines
Timezone Europe/Malta Asia/Manila
Elevation 300 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 14.510000, 121.020000

Luqa (MLA) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 10,496 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Malta with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:41 in Luqa, it's 09:41 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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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