MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
10,077 km
6,262 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
10,077 km
6,262 mi / 5,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAN PLZ
Airport Name Manchester Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code MAN PLZ
ICAO Code EGCC FAPE
City Manchester Port Elizabeth
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 257 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Manchester (MAN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 10,077 kilometers (6,262 miles / 5,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Manchester, it's 06:41 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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