SQL
San Carlos
United States
8,620 km
5,357 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,620 km
5,357 mi / 4,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SQL STN
Airport Name San Carlos Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code SQL STN
ICAO Code KSQL EGSS
City San Carlos London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/London
Elevation 6 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 37.510000, -122.250000 51.880000, 0.240000

San Carlos (SQL) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 8,620 kilometers (5,357 miles / 4,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States 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 06:55 in San Carlos, it's 14:55 in London. With a 8-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 San Carlos (SQL) follows a heading of 317° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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