KUL to MNL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 2,490 km (1,547 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MNL to KUL).
How far is it from Sepang to Manila (Pasay)?
The great-circle distance between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 2,490 km (1,547 mi, 1,344 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 KUL to MNL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MNL is roughly northeast of KUL.
How is the KUL to MNL route written in code?
The pair is written KUL-MNL in IATA codes and WMKK-RPLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK), Ninoy Aquino International Airport is MNL (RPLL).
| KUL | MNL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Ninoy Aquino International Airport |
| ICAO code | WMKK | RPLL |
| Country | Malaysia | Philippines |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 75 ft |
| Rank by connections | #42 | #74 |
WMKK starts with W, the ICAO prefix for the Malay Archipelago; 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 6 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying KUL to MNL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
| Z2 | Zest Air | - | - | Active |
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 Sepang from Manila (Pasay)?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) are 2,490 km (1,547 mi, 1,344 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KUL to MNL?
A typical nonstop flight between KUL and MNL takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MNL from KUL?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) lies roughly northeast of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Which airlines fly KUL to MNL?
3 airlines appear on the KUL-MNL route in the open dataset, including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Zest Air.
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