MNL
Manila
Philippines
16,271 km
10,111 miles
SJU
San Juan
United States
Distance
16,271 km
10,111 mi / 8,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Manila
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SJU
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA Code MNL SJU
ICAO Code RPLL TJSJ
City Manila San Juan
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 75 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 18.440000, -66.000000

Manila (MNL) to San Juan (SJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, United States is 16,271 kilometers (10,111 miles / 8,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 11:30 in Manila, it's 23:30 in San Juan. With a 12-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 Juan (SJU) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 348° (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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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