Flights to Manila
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,261 ft, MNL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 75 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Manila
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manila to Guangzhou | China | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Manila to Shenzhen | China | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Manila to Dongguan | China | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Manila to Foshan | China | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Manila to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Manila to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,115 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Manila to Xiamen | China | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Manila to Bao'an | China | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Manila to Fuzhou | China | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Manila to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Manila to Zhongshan | China | 1,190 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Manila to Shantou | China | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Manila to Haikou | China | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Manila to Huizhou | China | 1,171 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Manila to Taichung | Taiwan | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Manila to Kaohsiung | Taiwan | 894 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Manila to Wenzhou | China | 1,490 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Manila to Zhuhai | China | 1,157 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Manila to Puning | China | 1,092 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Manila to Jieyang | China | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Manila to Tainan | Taiwan | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Manila to Davao | Philippines | 978 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Manila to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,748 km (7,921 mi) | about 17 h 6 min |
| Manila to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,612 km (1,002 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Manila to Mumbai | India | 5,128 km (3,186 mi) | about 7 h 19 min |
| Manila to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,220 km (8,836 mi) | about 18 h 59 min |
| Manila to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,727 km (3,559 mi) | about 8 h 6 min |
| Manila to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,359 km (2,087 mi) | about 5 h 3 min |
| Manila to Bengaluru | India | 4,682 km (2,909 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Manila to Hanoi | Vietnam | 1,753 km (1,089 mi) | about 3 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Manila?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, SFS, CRK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is MNL from Manila city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Manila on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.