KSY
Kars
Turkey
3,471 km
2,157 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
3,471 km
2,157 mi / 1,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
306°
northwest

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KSY STN
Airport Name Kars Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KSY STN
ICAO Code LTCF EGSS
City Kars London
Country Turkey United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Europe/London
Elevation 5,889 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 51.880000, 0.240000

Kars (KSY) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 3,471 kilometers (2,157 miles / 1,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Turkey 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 15:26 in Kars, it's 12:26 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,541 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (STN) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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