London (LGW) to Manchester (MAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 176
miles
283
kilometers
153
nautical miles

🕐 50 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NW (331°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
176 282
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
176 282
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
176 264
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
176 264
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
176 352
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
176 264
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?

Flights between London and Manchester follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to MAN route connects London, United Kingdom with Manchester, United Kingdom. This short-haul flight covers 176 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United Kingdom. The flight follows a NW bearing of 331° from London.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About MAN

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (MAN) serves Manchester, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport is 176 miles (283 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to MAN typically take around 50 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 176 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.