Manila (Pasay) to Los Angeles
15h 00m The flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 11,740 km (7,295 miles) and takes approximately 15h 00m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 48°, passing near 42.0° N, 173.6° 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 | 21h 21m | 21h 46m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 03m | 15h 28m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 03m | 13h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 49m | 14h 14m |
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 | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Ninoy Aquino International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Manila (Pasay) | Los Angeles |
| Country | Philippines | United States |
| ICAO | RPLL | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 14.5086, 121.02 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 75 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manila (Pasay) to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 15h 00m. The great-circle distance is 11,740 km (7,295 miles, 6,339 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 48°.
How far is Manila (Pasay) from Los Angeles?
11,740 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,295 miles or 6,339 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 LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,740 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 15h 00m 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.