BWU
Sydney
Australia
17,000 km
10,563 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
17,000 km
10,563 mi / 9,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU MAN
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code BWU MAN
ICAO Code YSBK EGCC
City Sydney Manchester
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/London
Elevation 29 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 53.350000, -2.270000

Sydney (BWU) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 17,000 kilometers (10,563 miles / 9,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Australia 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 18:09 in Sydney, it's 07:09 in Manchester. With a 11-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 Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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