KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
14,471 km
8,992 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,471 km
8,992 mi / 7,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KIE STN
Airport Name Aropa Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KIE STN
ICAO Code AYIQ EGSS
City Kieta London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 51.880000, 0.240000

Kieta (KIE) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 14,471 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 18:41 in Kieta, it's 07:41 in London. With a 11-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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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