STN
London
United Kingdom
9,073 km
5,637 miles
WUX
Wuxi
China
Distance
9,073 km
5,637 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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STN WUX
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Sunan Shuofang International Airport
IATA Code STN WUX
ICAO Code EGSS ZSWX
City London Wuxi
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 31.490000, 120.430000

London (STN) to Wuxi (WUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 9,073 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 China. 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 16:48 in London, it's 00:48 in Wuxi. With a 8-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 Wuxi (WUX) to London (STN) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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