AAT
Altay
China
5,924 km
3,681 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
5,924 km
3,681 mi / 3,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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AAT STN
Airport Name Altay Air Base London Stansted Airport
IATA Code AAT STN
ICAO Code ZWAT EGSS
City Altay London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 2,460 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 51.880000, 0.240000

Altay (AAT) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 5,924 kilometers (3,681 miles / 3,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Altay, it's 18:46 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,112 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from London (STN) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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