Distance From Tapen Airstrip to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

The distance from Tapen Airstrip () to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is 2250 miles or 3621 kilometers or 1954 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 Tapen ( Papua New Guinea ) to Manila ( Philippines )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tapen and Manila takes around 5 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tapen Airstrip, Tapen, Papua New Guinea to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines is 5 hours 10 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 • - MNL

Kilometers		3621 km
Statute Miles		2250 miles
Nautical Miles		1954 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 10 minutes

Tapen Airstrip to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Flight Route Map - to MNL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tapen, Papua New Guinea and Manila, Philippines. .

Nonstop flight route between Tapen, Papua New Guinea and Manila, Philippines.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MNL

Time difference between Tapen (Papua New Guinea) and Manila (Philippines) is 2 Hours.
Manila time is 2 Hours behind Tapen.

Location	Local Time
Tapen (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-04, 09:38:55 +10
Manila (Philippines)	2026-08-04, 07:38:55 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

Tapen Airstrip ( / AYTQ) Tapen, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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