MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
9,891 km
6,146 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
9,891 km
6,146 mi / 5,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
156°
south southeast

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MAN UTW
Airport Name Manchester Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code MAN UTW
ICAO Code EGCC FAQT
City Manchester Queenstown
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 257 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Manchester (MAN) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 9,891 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 17:08 in Manchester, it's 19:08 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,380 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Manchester Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 343° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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