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.