Flights Manchester → Atlanta
MAN → ATL
How long is the flight from Manchester to Atlanta?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 8h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
The Manchester (MAN) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 5.5 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 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating MAN-ATL
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Frequently asked questions about MAN-ATL
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 8h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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.
