Manchester (MAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,207
miles
8,380
kilometers
4,525
nautical miles

🕐 10h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (315°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,207 8,331
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,207 8,331
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,207 7,811
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,207 7,811
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,207 10,414
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,207 7,811
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,207 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MAN to SFO route connects Manchester, United Kingdom with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,207 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 315° from Manchester. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MAN

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport (MAN) serves Manchester, United Kingdom.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Manchester Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,207 miles (8,380 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MAN to SFO typically take around 10h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,207 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.