# Distance from Manchester (MAN) to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA)

> 18,271 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,271 km / 11,353 mi / 9,866 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 6° (north)
- **Return heading**: 356° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +11h (When it's 09:49 in Manchester, it's 20:49 in Matamata Glider Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 77 ft (MTA is lower than MAN)

## Airports

### [Manchester Airport (MAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/man-manchester-manchester-airport/1ef266de-c30d-6b00-879e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manchester, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGCC
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 53.350000, -2.270000
- Elevation: 257 ft

### [Matamata Glider Airport (MTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mta-matamata-glider-airport/1ef266df-770f-6180-ad81-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZMA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.730000, 175.740000
- Elevation: 180 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:49 in Manchester, it's 20:49 in Matamata Glider Airport.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Manchester Airport (MAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/man-manchester-manchester-airport/1ef266de-c30d-6b00-879e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matamata Glider Airport (MTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mta-matamata-glider-airport/1ef266df-770f-6180-ad81-06bb2780ed98)
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