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A nonstop journey from San Francisco to Manila typically lasts between 13 hours 45 minutes and 15 hours 25 minutes. The scheduled time changes with the airline, travel date, aircraft, Pacific winds, weather, air traffic and flight path.
This route crosses the International Date Line. Depending on the departure time, passengers may land in Manila one or two calendar dates after leaving San Francisco, although the actual journey takes approximately 14 to 15 hours.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International | Ninoy Aquino International | SFO–MNL | Approximately 13 hours 45 minutes to 15 hours 25 minutes nonstop |
Manila is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco while California observes daylight saving time. The difference increases to 16 hours when San Francisco returns to standard time.
The Philippines keeps the same clock setting throughout the year. San Francisco changes between Pacific Daylight Time and Pacific Standard Time, which causes the one-hour seasonal variation
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