DXB to MNL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 6,905 km (4,291 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MNL to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Manila (Pasay)?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 6,905 km (4,291 mi, 3,729 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DXB to MNL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MNL is roughly east of DXB.
How is the DXB to MNL route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-MNL in IATA codes and OMDB-RPLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Ninoy Aquino International Airport is MNL (RPLL).
| DXB | MNL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | RPLL |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Philippines |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 75 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #74 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; RPLL starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 13 ft (4 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB to MNL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5J | Cebu Pacific | CEB | Cebu Air | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: PR.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Manila (Pasay)?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are 6,905 km (4,291 mi, 3,729 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to MNL?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and MNL takes about 9h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MNL from DXB?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) lies roughly east of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to MNL?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-MNL route in the open dataset, including Cebu Pacific, Emirates.
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