Los Angeles (LAX) to Manila (MNL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,295
miles
11,740
kilometers
6,339
nautical miles

🕐 14h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (300°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,295 11,672
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,295 11,672
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,295 10,943
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,295 10,943
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,295 14,590
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,295 10,943
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?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Manila earns you 14,590 base miles - that's 58% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MNL route connects Los Angeles, United States with Manila, Philippines. This long-haul flight covers 7,295 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Philippines. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 300° from Los Angeles. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MNL

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 7,295 miles (11,740 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MNL typically take around 14h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,295 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.