# Distance from Manchester (MAN) to Zhaotong (ZAT)

> 8,581 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,581 km / 5,332 mi / 4,634 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 05:31 in Manchester, it's 12:31 in Zhaotong)
- **Elevation difference**: 257 ft (ZAT is lower than MAN)

## Airports

### [Manchester Airport (MAN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/man-manchester-manchester-airport/1ef266de-c30d-6b00-879e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manchester, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGCC
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 53.350000, -2.270000
- Elevation: 257 ft

### [Zhaotong Airport (ZAT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zat-zhaotong-zhaotong-airport/1ef266e0-1fc1-6c6a-a227-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zhaotong, China
- ICAO: ZPZT
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 27.330000, 103.750000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:31 in Manchester, it's 12:31 in Zhaotong.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Manchester Airport (MAN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/man-manchester-manchester-airport/1ef266de-c30d-6b00-879e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zhaotong Airport (ZAT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/zat-zhaotong-zhaotong-airport/1ef266e0-1fc1-6c6a-a227-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)