HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
16,301 km
10,129 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
16,301 km
10,129 mi / 8,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
347°
north northwest

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HLU MAN
Airport Name Nesson Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code HLU MAN
ICAO Code NWWH EGCC
City Houailou Manchester
Country New Caledonia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 53.350000, -2.270000

Houailou (HLU) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 16,301 kilometers (10,129 miles / 8,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 New Caledonia 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 16:31 in Houailou, it's 05:31 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 Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Nesson Airport (HLU) and Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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