MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,856 km
9,852 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
15,856 km
9,852 mi / 8,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL PUZ
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code MNL PUZ
ICAO Code RPLL MNPC
City Manila Puerto Cabezas
Country Philippines Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Managua
Elevation 75 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 14.050000, -83.390000

Manila (MNL) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 15,856 kilometers (9,852 miles / 8,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Nicaragua. 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 10:18 in Manila, it's 20:18 in Puerto Cabezas. With a 14-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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 319° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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