Manila (MNL) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,398

miles

11,906

kilometers

6,429

nautical miles

🕐 14h 35m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (48°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,398	+4,439	11,837 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,398	+4,439	11,837 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,398	+3,699	11,097 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,398	+3,699	11,097 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,398	+7,398	14,796 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,398	+3,699	11,097 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?

This long-haul flight covers 7,398 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MNL to SAN route connects Manila, Philippines with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,398 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 48° from Manila. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MNL

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 7,398 miles (11,906 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from MNL to SAN typically take around 14h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,398 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.