MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,932 km
7,414 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,932 km
7,414 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Manila
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SDM
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code MNL SDM
ICAO Code RPLL KSDM
City Manila San Diego
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 32.570000, -116.980000

Manila (MNL) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 11,932 kilometers (7,414 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United States. 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 00:26 in Manila, it's 08:26 in San Diego. With a 16-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 San Diego (SDM) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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