# Distance from Manchester (MAN) to Fort Simpson (YFS)

> 6,143 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,143 km / 3,817 mi / 3,317 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 39° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 05:33 in Manchester, it's 22:33 in Fort Simpson)
- **Elevation difference**: 298 ft (YFS is higher than MAN)

## Airports

### [Manchester Airport (MAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/man-manchester-manchester-airport/1ef266de-c30d-6b00-879e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manchester, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGCC
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 53.350000, -2.270000
- Elevation: 257 ft

### [Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfs-fort-simpson-fort-simpson-airport/1ef266de-afb8-68c0-9d62-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Simpson, Canada
- ICAO: CYFS
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 61.760000, -121.240000
- Elevation: 555 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:33 in Manchester, it's 22:33 in Fort Simpson.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Manchester Airport (MAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/man-manchester-manchester-airport/1ef266de-c30d-6b00-879e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfs-fort-simpson-fort-simpson-airport/1ef266de-afb8-68c0-9d62-06bb2780ed98)
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