MNL
Manila
Philippines
16,597 km
10,313 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
16,597 km
10,313 mi / 8,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Manila
Heading
158°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

MNL WCA
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code MNL WCA
ICAO Code RPLL SCST
City Manila Castro
Country Philippines Chile
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Santiago
Elevation 75 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Manila (MNL) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 16,597 kilometers (10,313 miles / 8,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Chile. 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 16:29 in Manila, it's 04:29 in Castro. With a 12-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 Castro (WCA) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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