STN
London
United Kingdom
5,877 km
3,652 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
5,877 km
3,652 mi / 3,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
287°
west northwest

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STN WAL
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code STN WAL
ICAO Code EGSS KWAL
City London Wallops Island
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 348 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 37.940000, -75.470000

London (STN) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 5,877 kilometers (3,652 miles / 3,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in London, it's 14:17 in Wallops Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to London (STN) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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