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How far is it from United Kingdom to Philippines?

Distance
It is about 10,735 km (6,670 mi) from United Kingdom to Philippines as the crow flies — roughly 14 h 49 min by non-stop flight.

London to Manila

United Kingdom Philippines
Distance
10,735 km
In miles
6,670 mi
Flight time
14 h 49 min
Time change
7 h east

Distance is the great-circle distance between the capitals (London and Manila); flight time is an estimate for a non-stop route at cruising speed. Real schedules vary with routing, winds and connections.

This is a ultra-long-haul route: among the 59 countries we cover, Philippines is the #53 closest to United Kingdom, making it one of the more distant destinations.

Crossing from United Kingdom to Philippines

The practical differences you will notice on this specific trip.

Time on arrivalYou fly east and lose 7 h. On arrival your body clock reads 7 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.
PowerPack a plug adapter — Philippines uses Type A/B/C sockets your United Kingdom plugs do not fit. Voltage changes from 230V to 220V, so check single-voltage devices.
Money1 GBP = 81.940 PHP — exchange Pound Sterling for Philippine Peso before or on arrival.

Common questions

How far is United Kingdom from Philippines?

About 10,735 km (6,670 miles) in a straight line between the two capitals.

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Philippines?

A non-stop flight takes roughly 14 h 49 min, though actual times depend on the exact airports and routing.

Will I be jet-lagged flying to Philippines?

You fly east and lose 7 h. On arrival your body clock reads 7 h behind local time — eastward trips take a little longer to adjust to.

Updated July 2, 2026