Los Angeles (LAX) to Manchester (MAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,300
miles
8,530
kilometers
4,606
nautical miles

🕐 10h 36m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (33°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,300 8,480
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,300 8,480
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,300 7,950
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,300 7,950
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,300 10,600
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,300 7,950
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Manchester earns you 10,600 base miles - that's 42% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MAN route connects Los Angeles, United States with Manchester, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,300 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 33° from Los Angeles. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MAN

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (MAN) serves Manchester, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Manchester Airport is 5,300 miles (8,530 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MAN typically take around 10h 36m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,300 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.