MNL
Manila
Philippines
12,013 km
7,464 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
12,013 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MNL VRE
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code MNL VRE
ICAO Code RPLL FAVR
City Manila Vredendal
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Manila (MNL) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 12,013 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 South Africa. 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 08:01 in Manila, it's 02:01 in Vredendal. 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 Vredendal (VRE) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 84° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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