MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
9,086 km
5,646 miles
WUX
Wuxi
China
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

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MAN WUX
Airport Name Manchester Airport Sunan Shuofang International Airport
IATA Code MAN WUX
ICAO Code EGCC ZSWX
City Manchester Wuxi
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 257 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 31.490000, 120.430000

Manchester (MAN) to Wuxi (WUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 China. 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 17:24 in Manchester, it's 01:24 in Wuxi. 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 Wuxi (WUX) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 329° (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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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