MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
15,708 km
9,761 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,708 km
9,761 mi / 8,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
16°
north northeast

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MAN SON
Airport Name Manchester Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code MAN SON
ICAO Code EGCC NVSS
City Manchester Luganville
Country United Kingdom Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Efate
Elevation 257 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Manchester (MAN) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,708 kilometers (9,761 miles / 8,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 09:42 in Manchester, it's 20:42 in Luganville. With a 11-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 Luganville (SON) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 350° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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