MNL
Manila
Philippines
16,704 km
10,380 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
16,704 km
10,380 mi / 9,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL PLP
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code MNL PLP
ICAO Code RPLL MPLP
City Manila La Palma
Country Philippines Panama
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Panama
Elevation 75 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 8.410000, -78.140000

Manila (MNL) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 16,704 kilometers (10,380 miles / 9,020 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 Panama. 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 17:23 in Manila, it's 04:23 in La Palma. 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.

The return flight from La Palma (PLP) 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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