EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
9,479 km
5,890 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,479 km
5,890 mi / 5,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
341°
north northwest

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EMG STN
Airport Name Empangeni Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code EMG STN
ICAO Code FAEM EGSS
City Empangeni London
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 251 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 51.880000, 0.240000

Empangeni (EMG) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,479 kilometers (5,890 miles / 5,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Empangeni, it's 16:40 in London.

The return flight from London (STN) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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