MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
13,364 km
8,304 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,364 km
8,304 mi / 7,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
50°
northeast

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MAN WET
Airport Name Manchester Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code MAN WET
ICAO Code EGCC WABG
City Manchester Wagethe-Papua Island
Country United Kingdom Indonesia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 257 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates 53.350000, -2.270000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Manchester (MAN) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,364 kilometers (8,304 miles / 7,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:30 in Manchester, it's 19:30 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,370 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Manchester Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Manchester (MAN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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