Flights Manchester → London
MAN → LHR
How long is the flight from Manchester to London?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to London (LHR) takes about 43 min. 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 operates between Manchester and London, using a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A319, A320, A321, and A330-330. The airport in Manchester, which opened in 1934, serves as the origin for this busy route that terminates at an airport handling over eighty-three million passengers annually.
The Manchester (MAN) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to London (LHR) heads south-east for about 243 km, a flight time of roughly 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 87% | 20 min | 1.2% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating MAN-LHR
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Frequently asked questions about MAN-LHR
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to London (LHR) takes about 43 min. 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: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines.
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The Manchester-London route is about 243 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
