Manchester, Greater Manchester to New York
7h 05m The flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 5,362 km (3,332 miles) and takes approximately 7h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 285°, passing near 52.8° N, 42.9° 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 | 9h 45m | 10h 10m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 52m | 7h 18m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 57m | 6h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 18m | 6h 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 | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Manchester, Greater Manchester | New York |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| ICAO | EGCC | KJFK |
| Coordinates | 53.3494, -2.2795 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester to New York?
A non-stop flight from Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 05m. The great-circle distance is 5,362 km (3,332 miles, 2,895 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 285°.
How far is Manchester, Greater Manchester from New York?
5,362 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,332 miles or 2,895 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 JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,362 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.
What should I expect on a 7h 05m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
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.