MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,190 km
7,575 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
12,190 km
7,575 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL SZM
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code MNL SZM
ICAO Code RPLL FYSS
City Manila N/A
Country Philippines Namibia
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 75 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Manila (MNL) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 12,190 kilometers (7,575 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Namibia. 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 17:39 in Manila, it's 11:39 in Sesriem Airstrip. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,379 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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