Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Manila, PhilippinesMNL / RPLL
International hub · 43 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 12,260 ft
86 °F · CloudySource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Manila → Hong Kong
MNL
ManilaNinoy Aquino International Airport
ManilaNinoy Aquino International AirportHKG
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport- Distance
- 712 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~1h 55m
Same local time in Manila and Hong Kong.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
A couple of times a day
On average around 3 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 3
- flights per day
- 9.5
- busiest month · Sep
- 1
- quietest month · Nov
- 1 hr 43 min
- measured flight time
- 9 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- –Jan2026
- –Feb
- 1Mar
- 3Apr
- 2May
- 3Jun
- 3Jul
- 7Aug
- 9.5Sep
- –Oct2025
- 1Nov
- 1Dec
In October 2025, November 2025, December 2025 we saw less traffic at Manila in general than usual; compare that month with care.
In October 2025, January 2026, February 2026 we do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen.
Airlines
Who flies it
Cathay Pacificspring
Cebu Pacificsummer
Philippine Airlinessummer
Hong Kong Express Airwaysspring
Ethiopian Airlinessummer
Air Hong Kongsummer
Greater Bay Airlinesnow and then
Air People Internationalnow and then
China Airlinesnow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Manila. Most departures between 19:00 and 22:00.
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
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- 23:00
Through the week
By weekday
- 3Mon
- 2.1Tue
- 2.3Wed
- 2.4Thu
- 2.8Fri
- 2.8Sat
- 2.6Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Airbus A321neoA21N27%
- Airbus A321A32117%
- Airbus A330-300A33317%
- Boeing 777-300B77310%
- Airbus A350-900A3594%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| February 2026 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| March 2026 | 1 | 10 |
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| April 2026 | 3 | 90 |
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| May 2026 | 2 | 58 |
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| June 2026 | 3 | 89 |
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| July 2026 | 3 | 96 |
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| August 2026 | 7 | 278 |
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| September 2026 | 9.5 | 274 |
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| October 2025 | We do not see this direction because of limited reception; the opposite direction is seen. | ||
| November 2025 | 1 | 2 |
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| December 2025 | 1 | 4 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on MNL-HKG - not a booking guarantee.
Air Hong Kong
LD · AHKHub: HKG Hong Kong
Air People International
3D · APGHub: MNL Manila
Cathay Pacific
CX · CPAHub: HKG Hong Kong
Cebu Pacific
5J · CEBHub: MNL Manila
China Airlines
CI · CALHub: TPE Taipei
Ethiopian Airlines
ET · ETHHub: FCO Rome
Greater Bay Airlines
HB · HGBHub: HKG Hong Kong
Hong Kong Express Airways
UO · HKEHub: HKG Hong Kong
Philippine Airlines
PR · PALHub: MNL Manila
About this route
- International route: Manila and Hong Kong are in different countries.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Manila: 43.
- Direct destinations observed from Hong Kong: 81.
The airports on this route
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaHKG / VHHH
International hub · 81 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 12,467 ft
81 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
About the route from Manila to Hong Kong
The observed direct connection between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers approximately 712 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h 55m. Air Hong Kong, Air People International, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways and Philippine Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Manila from Hong Kong by air?
- The great-circle distance between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 712 mi.
- How long is the flight from Manila to Hong Kong?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h 55m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Manila to Hong Kong?
- Yes, a direct connection between MNL and HKG has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Air Hong Kong, Air People International, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways and Philippine Airlines.
- How often is there a flight from Manila to Hong Kong?
- On average around 3 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 901 observed flights. Mainly Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Manila and Hong Kong?
- Same local time in Manila and Hong Kong.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.