MNL
Manila
Philippines
10,602 km
6,588 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
10,602 km
6,588 mi / 5,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Manila
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MNL QLS
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code MNL QLS
ICAO Code RPLL LSGL
City Manila Lausanne
Country Philippines Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Manila Europe/Zurich
Elevation 75 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 46.550000, 6.620000

Manila (MNL) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 10,602 kilometers (6,588 miles / 5,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Manila, it's 05:47 in Lausanne. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,966 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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