MNL
Manila
Philippines
17,942 km
11,149 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
17,942 km
11,149 mi / 9,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL RIG
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code MNL RIG
ICAO Code RPLL SJRG
City Manila Rio Grande
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 75 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Manila (MNL) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 17,942 kilometers (11,149 miles / 9,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Manila, it's 17:38 in Rio Grande. With a 11-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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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