How long did it usually take for a ship to make the Manila-Acapulco run?
It usually took three to four months for Acapulco to Manila, and four to six months for the way back (as they needed to use a more Northern route from Philippines to Mexico).
Thanks. In a story I'm writing an Indian maritime hegemon in SE Asia is trying to make diplomatic conquest with Mexico so I needed some details. I'm assuming that they made stops along the way to take on water and food or did the galleons carry enough for the entire passage? I can see that bulk cargo shipping might have been a problem but the Indians will be bringing spice and other relatively compact trade goods much as OTLs Spaniards did so that shouldn't be too much of an issue.