STN
London
United Kingdom
14,081 km
8,749 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,081 km
8,749 mi / 7,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/London
Heading
45°
northeast

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STN WAO
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code STN WAO
ICAO Code EGSS AYWB
City London Wabo
Country United Kingdom Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 348 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -6.990000, 145.080000

London (STN) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 14,081 kilometers (8,749 miles / 7,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 13:53 in London, it's 23:53 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) to London (STN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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