ACF
Brisbane
Australia
16,489 km
10,246 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,489 km
10,246 mi / 8,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACF STN
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code ACF STN
ICAO Code YBAF EGSS
City Brisbane London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 63 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 51.880000, 0.240000

Brisbane (ACF) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 16,489 kilometers (10,246 miles / 8,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Brisbane, it's 12:30 in London. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (STN) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 50° (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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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