MNL
Manila
Philippines
18,107 km
11,251 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,107 km
11,251 mi / 9,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL SDU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code MNL SDU
ICAO Code RPLL SBRJ
City Manila Rio De Janeiro
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 75 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Manila (MNL) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,107 kilometers (11,251 miles / 9,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 08:27 in Manila, it's 21:27 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 De Janeiro (SDU) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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