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JFK to MNL: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport)
8,510 mi
13,696 km · 7,395 nm
17h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,510 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 9m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, United States
- MNL — Ninoy Aquino International Airport · Manila, Philippines
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
Near MNL
- SFS · Subic Bay International Airport54 mi away
- CRK · Diosdado Macapagal International Airport56 mi away
- LBX · Lubang Airport76 mi away
- BQA · Dr.Juan C. Angara Airport90 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JFK from MNL?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Manila (MNL) is 8,510 miles (13,696 km, 7,395 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to MNL?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between New York and Manila?
Manila is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to MNL?
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