Distance From Council Bluffs Municipal Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, CBF - MNL Distance

The distance from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 7924 miles or 12753 kilometers or 6882 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Council Bluffs ( United States ) to Manila ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Council Bluffs and Manila takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Council Bluffs Municipal Airport, Council Bluffs, United States to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines is 18 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CBF - MNL

Kilometers		12753 km
Statute Miles		7924 miles
Nautical Miles		6882 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Council Bluffs Municipal Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Flight Route Map - CBF to MNL Flight Path

Location of Council Bluffs Municipal Airport & Ninoy Aquino International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Council Bluffs to Manila nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Council Bluffs, United States and Manila, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CBF - MNL

Time difference between Council Bluffs (United States) and Manila (Philippines) is 13 Hours.
Manila time is 13 Hours ahead of Council Bluffs.

Location	Local Time
Council Bluffs (United States)	2026-03-20, 16:27:07 CDT
Manila (Philippines)	2026-03-21, 05:27:07 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (CBF / KCBF) Council Bluffs, United States

Destination

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) Manila, Philippines