KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
9,657 km
6,001 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KNH MAN
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code KNH MAN
ICAO Code RCBS EGCC
City Shang-I Manchester
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 93 ft 257 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 53.350000, -2.270000

Shang-I (KNH) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Shang-I, it's 07:54 in Manchester. With a 8-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 Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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