MSJ
Misawa
Japan
9,057 km
5,628 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,057 km
5,628 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MSJ STN
Airport Name Misawa Air Base London Stansted Airport
IATA Code MSJ STN
ICAO Code RJSM EGSS
City Misawa London
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 119 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 51.880000, 0.240000

Misawa (MSJ) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,057 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Japan 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 17:35 in Misawa, it's 08:35 in London. With a 9-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 Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 29° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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