STN
London
United Kingdom
13,467 km
8,368 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,467 km
8,368 mi / 7,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
47°
northeast

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STN VAI
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code STN VAI
ICAO Code EGSS AYVN
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 348 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -2.700000, 141.300000

London (STN) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,467 kilometers (8,368 miles / 7,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:47 in London, it's 04:47 in Vanimo Airport. 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to London (STN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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