STN
London
United Kingdom
9,502 km
5,905 miles
XIN
Xingning
China
Distance
9,502 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
56°
northeast

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STN XIN
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Xingning Airport
IATA Code STN XIN
ICAO Code EGSS ZGXN
City London Xingning
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 24.150000, 115.760000

London (STN) to Xingning (XIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Xingning Airport (XIN) in Xingning, China is 9,502 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 21:26 in London, it's 05:26 in Xingning. 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 Xingning (XIN) to London (STN) follows a heading of 326° (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 Xingning Airport (XIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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