IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
15,040 km
9,345 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
15,040 km
9,345 mi / 8,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
347°
north northwest

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IRA MAN
Airport Name Ngorangora Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code IRA MAN
ICAO Code AGGK EGCC
City Kirakira Manchester
Country Solomon Islands United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -10.450000, 161.900000 53.350000, -2.270000

Kirakira (IRA) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 15,040 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Solomon Islands 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 17:50 in Kirakira, it's 06:50 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 Kirakira (IRA) follows a heading of 22° (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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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