London (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 151
miles
243
kilometers
131
nautical miles

🕐 47 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 NW (330°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
151 242
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
151 242
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
151 227
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
151 227
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
151 302
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
151 227
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 LHR to MAN route connects London, United Kingdom with Manchester, United Kingdom. This short-haul flight covers 151 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United Kingdom. The flight follows a NW bearing of 330° from London.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About MAN

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (MAN) serves Manchester, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is 151 miles (243 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to MAN typically take around 47 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 151 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.