MAN to SFO Route Guide
Manchester, United Kingdom → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
EGCC (Manchester, United Kingdom) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 4,525 NM (8,380 km / 5,207 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 315° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 56m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,525 NM
8,380 km / 5,207 mi
Initial Bearing
315° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 56m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
15,075 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
257 ft
EGCC
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,525 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAN-SFO 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 SFO?
4,525 nautical miles (8,380 km / 5,207 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Manchester to San Francisco?
Approximately 9h 56m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAN-SFO?
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?
315° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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