QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
9,439 km
5,865 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,439 km
5,865 mi / 5,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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QSC STN
Airport Name Sao Carlos Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code QSC STN
ICAO Code SDSC EGSS
City Sao Carlos London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,649 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -21.880000, -47.900000 51.880000, 0.240000

Sao Carlos (QSC) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,439 kilometers (5,865 miles / 5,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Brazil with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Sao Carlos, it's 12:19 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 2,301 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Sao Carlos Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Sao Carlos (QSC) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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