Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Manila, PhilippinesMNL / RPLL
International hub · 43 direct destinations · 2 runways · longest runway 12,260 ft
84 °F · CloudySource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Manila → Seoul
MNL
ManilaNinoy Aquino International Airport
ManilaNinoy Aquino International AirportICN
SeoulIncheon International Airport
SeoulIncheon International Airport- Distance
- 1,621 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~3h 45m
Seoul is currently 1 hour ahead of Manila.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Throughout the day
On average around 10 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 10
- flights per day
- 12
- busiest month · Jan
- 5.5
- quietest month · Oct
- 3 hr 25 min
- measured flight time
- 12 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 12Jan2026
- 11Feb
- 11Mar
- 10Apr
- 10May
- 10Jun
- 10Jul
- 10Aug
- 10Sep
- 5.5Oct2025
- 9Nov
- 8Dec
In October 2025, November 2025, December 2025 we saw less traffic at Manila in general than usual; compare that month with care.
Airlines
Who flies it
Korean Airall year
Asiana Airlinesall year
Cebu Pacificall year
Philippine Airlinesall year
Jeju Airall year
Air People Internationalwinter
YTO Cargo Airlinessummer
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Manila. Most departures between 23:00 and 02:00.
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- 23:00
Through the week
By weekday
- 9.8Mon
- 8.4Tue
- 9.5Wed
- 9.2Thu
- 9.8Fri
- 9.8Sat
- 9.3Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Airbus A321neoA21N25%
- Airbus A330-300A33318%
- Boeing 777-300ERB77W10%
- Airbus A321A3219%
- Boeing 777-200B7727%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 12 | 349 |
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| February 2026 | 11 | 317 |
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| March 2026 | 11 | 328 |
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| April 2026 | 10 | 281 |
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| May 2026 | 10 | 282 |
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| June 2026 | 10 | 293 |
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| July 2026 | 10 | 313 |
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| August 2026 | 10 | 297 |
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| September 2026 | 10 | 295 |
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| October 2025 | 5.5 | 161 |
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| November 2025 | 9 | 244 |
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| December 2025 | 8 | 233 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on MNL-ICN - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- International route: Manila and Seoul 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 Seoul: 99.
The airports on this route
Incheon International Airport
Seoul, South KoreaICN / RKSI
International hub · 99 direct destinations · 4 runways · longest runway 13,123 ft
63 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
About the route from Manila to Seoul
The observed direct connection between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers approximately 1,621 mi. The estimated flight time is around 3h 45m. Air People International, Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Jeju Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines and YTO Cargo Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Manila from Seoul by air?
- The great-circle distance between Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Incheon International Airport is approximately 1,621 mi.
- How long is the flight from Manila to Seoul?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 3h 45m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Manila to Seoul?
- Yes, a direct connection between MNL and ICN has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: Air People International, Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Jeju Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines and YTO Cargo Airlines.
- How often is there a flight from Manila to Seoul?
- On average around 10 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 3,393 observed flights. Mainly Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Cebu Pacific. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Manila and Seoul?
- Seoul is currently 1 hour ahead of Manila.
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.