British AirwaysBA
Flights BA8641 17:30 Tu
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Direct flights from London (LGW) to Manchester (MAN): 2 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. The nonstop covers 283 km, an estimated 52 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at London and Manchester. Updated 5 November 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
LGW
London
smooth · +13
MAN
Manchester
smooth · +0
283 km · ~0h 52m est.
Under pressure · 2 airlines · 2x weekly · nonstop
64 / 100
route health from live LGW and MAN delay boards
Flight time~0h 52mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures2x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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British AirwaysPegasus Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysPegasus AirlinesPC
Flights PC1181 16:30 Su
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Conditions are tightest at LGW: a 84% chance of a 15+ minute delay. In this weather, the more delayed of the two airports is typically about +39 min. Both figures come from the two airports' delay records in similar weather. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the London to Manchester route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LGW to MAN flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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LGW to MAN questions
Is LGW–MAN running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at LGW is the weaker end, route health score 64/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on LGW–MAN?
Operators schedule evening departures around 17:30 from LGW. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MAN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from LGW to MAN?
Great-circle distance is 283 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 50–54 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does LGW–MAN fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 2 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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