MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
8,641 km
5,369 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
8,641 km
5,369 mi / 4,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
271°
west

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MAN PLD
Airport Name Manchester Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code MAN PLD
ICAO Code EGCC MRSR
City Manchester Playa Samara
Country United Kingdom Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/London America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 257 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 10.250000, -85.420000

Manchester (MAN) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 8,641 kilometers (5,369 miles / 4,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:11 in Manchester, it's 16:11 in Playa Samara. With a 6-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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 37° (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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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