Manchester, Greater Manchester to London
46m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 283 km (176 miles) and takes approximately 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 149°, passing near 52.3° N, 1.2° 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 | 31m | 56m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 22m | 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 19m | 44m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 20m | 45m |
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 | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | London |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | EGCC | EGKK |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | 51.1487, -0.1857 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 202 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to London?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to London (LGW) takes about 46m. The great-circle distance is 283 km (176 miles, 153 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 149°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from London?
283 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 176 miles or 153 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 LGW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 283 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.