The flight distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 9,565 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 South Africa with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Harrismith, it's 21:01 in Manchester.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,328 feet between the two airports. Manchester Airport sits lower than Harrismith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Harrismith (HRS) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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