STN
London
United Kingdom
9,838 km
6,113 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
9,838 km
6,113 mi / 5,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
44°
northeast

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STN TKN
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code STN TKN
ICAO Code EGSS RJKN
City London Tokunoshima
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 348 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 27.840000, 128.880000

London (STN) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 9,838 kilometers (6,113 miles / 5,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:30 in London, it's 22:30 in Tokunoshima. With a 9-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 Tokunoshima (TKN) to London (STN) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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