LJG
Lijiang
China
8,433 km
5,240 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
8,433 km
5,240 mi / 4,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

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LJG MAN
Airport Name Lijiang Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code LJG MAN
ICAO Code ZPLJ EGCC
City Lijiang Manchester
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 257 ft
Coordinates 26.680000, 100.250000 53.350000, -2.270000

Lijiang (LJG) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 8,433 kilometers (5,240 miles / 4,554 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 China 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 23:04 in Lijiang, it's 15:04 in Manchester. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to Lijiang (LJG) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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