Manila (MNL) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,121
miles
13,070
kilometers
7,057
nautical miles

🕐 15h 58m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (24°)
Direction
🌍 -14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,121 12,994
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,121 12,994
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,121 12,182
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,121 12,182
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,121 16,242
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,121 12,182
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 Manila and Chicago 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 MNL to ORD route connects Manila, Philippines with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,121 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Philippines to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 24° from Manila. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MNL

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8,121 miles (13,070 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MNL to ORD typically take around 15h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,121 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.