MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
9,370 km
5,823 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
9,370 km
5,823 mi / 5,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
159°
south southeast

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MAN UTN
Airport Name Manchester Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code MAN UTN
ICAO Code EGCC FAUP
City Manchester Upington
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 257 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Manchester (MAN) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 9,370 kilometers (5,823 miles / 5,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 05:53 in Manchester, it's 07:53 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,525 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Manchester Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 346° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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