MNL
Manila
Philippines
9,210 km
5,723 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
9,210 km
5,723 mi / 4,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MNL UKA
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code MNL UKA
ICAO Code RPLL HKUK
City Manila Ukunda
Country Philippines Kenya
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 75 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Manila (MNL) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 9,210 kilometers (5,723 miles / 4,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:23 in Manila, it's 02:23 in Ukunda. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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