MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,356 km
5,814 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
9,356 km
5,814 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
312°
northwest

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MNL SZR
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code MNL SZR
ICAO Code RPLL LBSZ
City Manila Stara Zagora
Country Philippines Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Manila Europe/Sofia
Elevation 75 ft 558 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 42.380000, 25.660000

Manila (MNL) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 9,356 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Manila, it's 11:29 in Stara Zagora. 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.

The return flight from Stara Zagora (SZR) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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