MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,257 km
6,995 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
11,257 km
6,995 mi / 6,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Manila
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL PAO
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code MNL PAO
ICAO Code RPLL KPAO
City Manila Palo Alto
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 37.460000, -122.120000

Manila (MNL) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 11,257 kilometers (6,995 miles / 6,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:46 in Manila, it's 18:46 in Palo Alto. With a 16-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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