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CGX to MSE: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Manston (Kent International Airport)
4,009 mi
6,452 km · 3,484 nm
8h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 20m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from MSE?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Manston (MSE) is 4,009 miles (6,452 km, 3,484 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to MSE?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Manston?
Manston is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to MSE?
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