London to Manchester flights
Manchester lies 262 km (163 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| London | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 568,996 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | MAN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | M1–M99 |
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Manchester
Manchester is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Manchester Airport (MAN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 44 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 57 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 57 km (35 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
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Staying in Manchester
Our booking partner lists 2,251+ places to stay in Manchester (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 578 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (407), and 19 are five-star. Across 417 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 721,007 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Manchester from London?
262 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Manchester by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Manchester?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Manchester flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN); Manchester also has LPL, LBA, EMA.
Where can I stay in Manchester?
Our booking partner lists 2,251+ places to stay in Manchester, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.