KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
13,891 km
8,632 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
13,891 km
8,632 mi / 7,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
338°
north northwest

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KVG STN
Airport Name Kavieng Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KVG STN
ICAO Code AYKV EGSS
City Kavieng London
Country Papua New Guinea United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/London
Elevation 7 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 150.810000 51.880000, 0.240000

Kavieng (KVG) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 13,891 kilometers (8,632 miles / 7,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 23:30 in Kavieng, it's 13:30 in London. With a 10-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 Kavieng (KVG) follows a heading of 37° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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