MAN to SEA Route Guide
Manchester, United Kingdom → Seattle, United States
Quick answer
EGCC (Manchester, United Kingdom) to KSEA (Seattle, United States) is a 4,029 NM (7,462 km / 4,636 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 321° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 8h 54m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,029 NM
7,462 km / 4,636 mi
Initial Bearing
321° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
8h 54m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,587 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
257 ft
EGCC
Arrival Elevation
433 ft
KSEA
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,029 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAN-SEA 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 SEA?
4,029 nautical miles (7,462 km / 4,636 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Seattle?
Approximately 8h 54m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAN-SEA?
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?
321° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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