MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
13,693 km
8,508 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
13,693 km
8,508 mi / 7,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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MAN MTK
Airport Name Manchester Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code MAN MTK
ICAO Code EGCC NGMN
City Manchester Makin Island
Country United Kingdom Kiribati
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 257 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 3.370000, 172.990000

Manchester (MAN) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 13,693 kilometers (8,508 miles / 7,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:58 in Manchester, it's 10:58 in Makin Island. With a 12-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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