STN
London
United Kingdom
7,344 km
4,563 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
7,344 km
4,563 mi / 3,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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STN YZY
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code STN YZY
ICAO Code EGSS ZLZY
City London Zhangye
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 38.810000, 100.660000

London (STN) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 7,344 kilometers (4,563 miles / 3,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 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 16:06 in London, it's 00:06 in Zhangye. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,932 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than London Stansted Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to London (STN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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