The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,790 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:07 in Manchester, it's 23:07 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 9-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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.