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Flights Manchester → Atlanta

MAN → ATL

13.8
Average risk (Low)
3
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route originates from Manchester, a city with a rich aviation history dating back to its airport's opening in 1934, and connects it directly to Atlanta, a bustling hub that welcomes over 108 million passengers annually.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~6,581 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £520 (UK Regulation 261).

The Manchester (MAN) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Atlanta (ATL) heads west for about 6,581 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 39m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
5h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:39
Elevation ATL
1026 ft
Est. CO₂/passenger
~592 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) 84% 20 min 0.0%
Air France (AF) 82% 18 min 3.3%
Delta Air Lines (DL) 80% 8 min 1.8%

Frequently asked questions about MAN-ATL

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

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The Manchester-Atlanta route is about 6,581 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.