MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,569 km
7,188 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
11,569 km
7,188 mi / 6,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Manila
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SQA
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code MNL SQA
ICAO Code RPLL KIZA
City Manila Santa Ynez
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 34.600000, -120.100000

Manila (MNL) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 11,569 kilometers (7,188 miles / 6,247 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 19:33 in Manila, it's 03:33 in Santa Ynez. 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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 299° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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