FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
13,236 km
8,224 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
13,236 km
8,224 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
40°
northeast

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FTE MAN
Airport Name El Calafate Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code FTE MAN
ICAO Code SAWC EGCC
City El Calafate Manchester
Country Argentina United Kingdom
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Europe/London
Elevation 669 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -50.280000, -72.050000 53.350000, -2.270000

El Calafate (FTE) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 13,236 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in El Calafate, it's 15:07 in Manchester. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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