LHR to MAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 243 km (151 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MAN to LHR).
How far is it from London to Manchester, Greater Manchester?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 243 km (151 mi, 131 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from LHR to MAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MAN is roughly northwest of LHR.
How is the LHR to MAN route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-MAN in IATA codes and EGLL-EGCC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Manchester Airport is MAN (EGCC).
| LHR | MAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Manchester Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | EGCC |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 257 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #30 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MAN sits 174 ft (53 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR to MAN
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| UN | Transaero Airlines | TSO | Transoviet | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB, VS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Manchester, Greater Manchester?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are 243 km (151 mi, 131 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to MAN?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and MAN takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MAN from LHR?
Manchester Airport (MAN) lies roughly northwest of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to MAN?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-MAN route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Transaero Airlines.
Related routes
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