RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
8,673 km
5,389 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,673 km
5,389 mi / 4,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RUY STN
Airport Name Copan Ruinas Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code RUY STN
ICAO Code MHRU EGSS
City Ruinas de Copan London
Country Honduras United Kingdom
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/London
Elevation 1,990 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 14.840000, -89.140000 51.880000, 0.240000

Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 8,673 kilometers (5,389 miles / 4,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Honduras with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 18:08 in London. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,642 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Copan Ruinas Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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