MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,244 km
6,987 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
11,244 km
6,987 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Manila
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL SQL
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code MNL SQL
ICAO Code RPLL KSQL
City Manila San Carlos
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 37.510000, -122.250000

Manila (MNL) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 11,244 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 16:26 in Manila, it's 00:26 in San Carlos. 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 Carlos (SQL) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 298° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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