MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,236 km
9,467 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
15,236 km
9,467 mi / 8,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL QCO
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code MNL QCO
ICAO Code RPLL MUCO
City Manila Colon
Country Philippines Cuba
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Havana
Elevation 75 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 22.710000, -80.920000

Manila (MNL) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 15,236 kilometers (9,467 miles / 8,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Cuba. 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 10:17 in Manila, it's 21:17 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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