MNL
Manila
Philippines
17,183 km
10,677 miles
MZL
Manizales
Colombia
Distance
17,183 km
10,677 mi / 9,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
41°
northeast

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MNL MZL
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport La Nubia Airport
IATA Code MNL MZL
ICAO Code RPLL SKMZ
City Manila Manizales
Country Philippines Colombia
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Bogota
Elevation 75 ft 6,871 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 5.030000, -75.460000

Manila (MNL) to Manizales (MZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to La Nubia Airport (MZL) in Manizales, Colombia is 17,183 kilometers (10,677 miles / 9,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:41 in Manila, it's 06:41 in Manizales. With a 13-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 6,796 feet between the two airports. La Nubia 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 Manizales (MZL) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 320° (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 La Nubia Airport (MZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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