Stuttgart to Manchester, Greater Manchester
1h 36m The flight from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) covers 955 km (594 miles) and takes approximately 1h 36m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 307°, passing near 51.2° N, 3.8° E 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 | 1h 44m | 2h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 1h 13m | 1h 39m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 04m | 1h 29m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 07m | 1h 33m |
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
| STR | MAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Stuttgart Airport | Manchester Airport |
| City | Stuttgart | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | EDDS | EGCC |
| Coordinates | 48.6899, 9.222 | 53.3494, -2.2795 |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft | 257 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Stuttgart to Manchester, Greater Manchester?
A non-stop flight from Stuttgart (STR) to Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) takes about 1h 36m. The great-circle distance is 955 km (594 miles, 516 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 307°.
How far is Stuttgart from Manchester, Greater Manchester?
955 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 594 miles or 516 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 STR and MAN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 955 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 Stuttgart
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.