MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
9,332 km
5,799 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
9,332 km
5,799 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
158°
south southeast

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MAN SIS
Airport Name Manchester Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code MAN SIS
ICAO Code EGCC FASS
City Manchester Sishen
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 257 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Manchester (MAN) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 9,332 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Manchester, it's 17:22 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,591 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Manchester Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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