RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
15,881 km
9,868 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,881 km
9,868 mi / 8,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
33°
north northeast

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RVV STN
Airport Name Raivavae Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code RVV STN
ICAO Code NTAV EGSS
City N/A London
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 7 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -23.890000, -147.660000 51.880000, 0.240000

Raivavae Airport (RVV) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 15,881 kilometers (9,868 miles / 8,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 French Polynesia 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 06:44 in Raivavae Airport, it's 16:44 in London. With a 10-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 Raivavae Airport (RVV) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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