MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
19,024 km
11,821 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
19,024 km
11,821 mi / 10,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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MAN SZS
Airport Name Manchester Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code MAN SZS
ICAO Code EGCC NZRC
City Manchester Oban
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 257 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Manchester (MAN) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 19,024 kilometers (11,821 miles / 10,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Manchester, it's 07:19 in Oban. With a 13-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 Oban (SZS) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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