MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
12,645 km
7,857 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
12,645 km
7,857 mi / 6,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
230°
southwest

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MAN WCA
Airport Name Manchester Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code MAN WCA
ICAO Code EGCC SCST
City Manchester Castro
Country United Kingdom Chile
Timezone Europe/London America/Santiago
Elevation 257 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Manchester (MAN) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 12,645 kilometers (7,857 miles / 6,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Manchester, it's 21:19 in Castro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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