MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
18,651 km
11,589 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
18,651 km
11,589 mi / 10,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
13°
north northeast

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MAN PCN
Airport Name Manchester Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code MAN PCN
ICAO Code EGCC NZPN
City Manchester Picton
Country United Kingdom New Zealand
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 257 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Manchester (MAN) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 18,651 kilometers (11,589 miles / 10,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:18 in Manchester, it's 14:18 in Picton. With a 13-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 Picton (PCN) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 349° (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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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