MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
14,675 km
9,118 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
14,675 km
9,118 mi / 7,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
299°
west northwest

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MAN VHZ
Airport Name Manchester Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code MAN VHZ
ICAO Code EGCC NTUV
City Manchester Vahitahi
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 257 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Manchester (MAN) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 14,675 kilometers (9,118 miles / 7,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 22:59 in Manchester, it's 12:59 in Vahitahi. With a 10-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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