Lagos to Manila flights
Manila lies 12,748 km (7,921 mi) east of Lagos, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lagos | Manila | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Philippines |
| Population | 15.4 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | LOS, 16 km out | MNL, 11 km out |
Clocks in Manila are 7 h ahead of Lagos right now, so a 17 h 6 min journey lands 24 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manila
Crossing from Nigeria into Philippines: money changes from the Naira to the Peso (PHP); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lagos
Lagos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,794-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Manila
Manila is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 79 km), Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,003 ft | 64 ft |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,499 ft | 484 ft |
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Staying in Manila
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Common questions
How far is Manila from Lagos?
12,748 km (7,921 mi) in a straight line, east of Lagos.
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Manila by air?
About 17 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Manila?
Manila is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Manila against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Lagos to Manila flights?
Typically Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL); Manila also has SFS, CRK.
What currency do I need in Manila?
The Peso (PHP).
Where can I stay in Manila?
Our booking partner lists 6,479+ places to stay in Manila, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.