ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
9,349 km
5,809 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,349 km
5,809 mi / 5,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATF STN
Airport Name Chachoan Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code ATF STN
ICAO Code SEAM EGSS
City Ambato London
Country Ecuador United Kingdom
Timezone America/Guayaquil Europe/London
Elevation 8,502 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 51.880000, 0.240000

Ambato (ATF) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,349 kilometers (5,809 miles / 5,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Ecuador with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Ambato, it's 08:17 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,154 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (STN) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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