STN
London
United Kingdom
14,055 km
8,734 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
14,055 km
8,734 mi / 7,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
north

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STN TRW
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code STN TRW
ICAO Code EGSS NGTA
City London Tarawa
Country United Kingdom Kiribati
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 348 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 1.380000, 173.150000

London (STN) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 14,055 kilometers (8,734 miles / 7,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in London, it's 02:44 in Tarawa. With a 12-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 Tarawa (TRW) to London (STN) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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