ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
13,867 km
8,617 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
13,867 km
8,617 mi / 7,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
357°
north

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ABF MAN
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code ABF MAN
ICAO Code NGAB EGCC
City Abaiang Manchester
Country Kiribati United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 257 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 53.350000, -2.270000

Abaiang (ABF) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 13,867 kilometers (8,617 miles / 7,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Kiribati with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in Abaiang, it's 19:12 in Manchester. With a 12-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 Manchester (MAN) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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