STN
London
United Kingdom
8,960 km
5,568 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,960 km
5,568 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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STN YEC
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code STN YEC
ICAO Code EGSS RKTY
City London N/A
Country United Kingdom South Korea
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Seoul
Elevation 348 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 36.630000, 128.350000

London (STN) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 8,960 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 South Korea. 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 18:51 in London, it's 03:51 in Yecheon Airport. With a 9-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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to London (STN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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