MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,318 km
7,654 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Manila
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MNL SKO
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code MNL SKO
ICAO Code RPLL DNSO
City Manila Sokoto
Country Philippines Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Lagos
Elevation 75 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 12.920000, 5.210000

Manila (MNL) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Manila, it's 22:26 in Sokoto. 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.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 69° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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