Manchester, Greater Manchester to Dublin
45m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB) covers 264 km (164 miles) and takes approximately 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 274°, passing near 53.4° N, 4.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 29m | 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20m | 46m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18m | 43m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19m | 44m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MAN | DUB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | Dublin Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | Dublin |
| Country | United Kingdom | Ireland |
| ICAO | EGCC | EIDW |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | 53.4287, -6.2621 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 242 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Dublin?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 45m. The great-circle distance is 264 km (164 miles, 143 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 274°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from Dublin?
264 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 164 miles or 143 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MAN and DUB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 264 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Manchester, Greater Manchester
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.