MNL
Manila
Philippines
17,117 km
10,636 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
17,117 km
10,636 mi / 9,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Manila
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL MRD
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code MNL MRD
ICAO Code RPLL SVMD
City Manila Merida
Country Philippines Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Caracas
Elevation 75 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 8.580000, -71.160000

Manila (MNL) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 17,117 kilometers (10,636 miles / 9,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Manila, it's 04:32 in Merida. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,932 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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