MAN to LAX Route Guide
Manchester, United Kingdom → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
EGCC (Manchester, United Kingdom) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 4,606 NM (8,530 km / 5,300 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 310° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 6m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,606 NM
8,530 km / 5,300 mi
Initial Bearing
310° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 6m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,318 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
257 ft
EGCC
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,606 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAN-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MAN and LAX?
4,606 nautical miles (8,530 km / 5,300 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Los Angeles?
Approximately 10h 6m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAN-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
310° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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