MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,031 km
6,855 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
11,031 km
6,855 mi / 5,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL UNE
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code MNL UNE
ICAO Code RPLL FXQN
City Manila Qacha's Nek
Country Philippines Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Maseru
Elevation 75 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Manila (MNL) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 11,031 kilometers (6,855 miles / 5,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Lesotho. 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 12:18 in Manila, it's 06:18 in Qacha's Nek. 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 6,025 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport 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 Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 78° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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