MNL
Manila
Philippines
17,351 km
10,781 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
17,351 km
10,781 mi / 9,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL UIO
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MNL UIO
ICAO Code RPLL SEQM
City Manila Quito
Country Philippines Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Guayaquil
Elevation 75 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Manila (MNL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 17,351 kilometers (10,781 miles / 9,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Manila, it's 02:03 in Quito. With a 13-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 9,125 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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