Cape Town (CPT) to Manila (MNL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,477
miles
12,033
kilometers
6,497
nautical miles

🕐 14h 45m
Flight Time
🧭 E (84°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,477 11,963
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,477 11,963
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,477 11,216
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,477 11,216
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,477 14,954
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,477 11,216
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Cape Town and Manila follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to MNL route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Manila, Philippines. This long-haul flight covers 7,477 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Philippines. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 84° from Cape Town. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About MNL

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) serves Manila, Philippines.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 7,477 miles (12,033 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to MNL typically take around 14h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,477 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.