ELS
East London
South Africa
10,036 km
6,236 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
10,036 km
6,236 mi / 5,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ELS MAN
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code ELS MAN
ICAO Code FAEL EGCC
City East London Manchester
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 435 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 53.350000, -2.270000

East London (ELS) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 10,036 kilometers (6,236 miles / 5,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:11 in East London, it's 08:11 in Manchester.

The return flight from Manchester (MAN) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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