MNL
Manila
Philippines
16,170 km
10,048 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
16,170 km
10,048 mi / 8,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL XQP
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code MNL XQP
ICAO Code RPLL MRQP
City Manila Quepos
Country Philippines Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 75 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 9.440000, -84.130000

Manila (MNL) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 16,170 kilometers (10,048 miles / 8,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Manila, it's 04:08 in Quepos. With a 14-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 Quepos (XQP) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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