Manila (Pasay) to London
13h 48m The flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 10,767 km (6,690 miles) and takes approximately 13h 48m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 328°, passing near 51.1° N, 81.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 19h 35m | 20h 00m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 48m | 14h 13m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 58m | 12h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 40m | 13h 05m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MNL | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ninoy Aquino International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | Manila (Pasay) | London |
| Country | Philippines | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | RPLL | EGLL |
| Coordinates | 14.5086, 121.02 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 75 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manila (Pasay) to London?
A non-stop flight from Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to London (LHR) takes about 13h 48m. The great-circle distance is 10,767 km (6,690 miles, 5,814 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 328°.
How far is Manila (Pasay) from London?
10,767 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,690 miles or 5,814 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MNL and LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,767 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 48m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Manila (Pasay)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.