DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
13,819 km
8,587 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,819 km
8,587 mi / 7,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Perth
Heading
322°
northwest

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DCN STN
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin London Stansted Airport
IATA Code DCN STN
ICAO Code YCIN EGSS
City N/A London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/London
Elevation 300 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 51.880000, 0.240000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 13,819 kilometers (8,587 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 17:53 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 09:53 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.

The return flight from London (STN) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 74° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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