MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,361 km
5,817 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
9,361 km
5,817 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MNL NYK
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code MNL NYK
ICAO Code RPLL HKNY
City Manila Nanyuki
Country Philippines Kenya
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 75 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Manila (MNL) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 9,361 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Manila, it's 04:35 in Nanyuki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,175 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki (NYK) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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