The flight distance from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 16,858 kilometers (10,475 miles / 9,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 21:26 in Melbourne Essendon Airport, it's 10:26 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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) 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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.