RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
10,481 km
6,513 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
10,481 km
6,513 mi / 5,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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RIA STN
Airport Name Santa Maria Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code RIA STN
ICAO Code SBSM EGSS
City Santa Maria London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 287 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -29.710000, -53.690000 51.880000, 0.240000

Santa Maria (RIA) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 10,481 kilometers (6,513 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 17:33 in Santa Maria, it's 20:33 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (STN) to Santa Maria (RIA) follows a heading of 225° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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