ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
8,784 km
5,458 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
8,784 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
323°
northwest

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ACJ MAN
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code ACJ MAN
ICAO Code VCCA EGCC
City Anuradhapura Manchester
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 324 ft 257 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 53.350000, -2.270000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 8,784 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Anuradhapura, it's 11:39 in Manchester. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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