ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
8,610 km
5,350 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,610 km
5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
321°
northwest

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ACJ STN
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code ACJ STN
ICAO Code VCCA EGSS
City Anuradhapura London
Country Sri Lanka United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Colombo Europe/London
Elevation 324 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 51.880000, 0.240000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 8,610 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 18:53 in Anuradhapura, it's 13:23 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (STN) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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