AVV
Melbourne
Australia
16,852 km
10,471 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,852 km
10,471 mi / 9,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AVV STN
Airport Name Avalon Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code AVV STN
ICAO Code YMAV EGSS
City Melbourne London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Europe/London
Elevation 35 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 51.880000, 0.240000

Melbourne (AVV) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 16,852 kilometers (10,471 miles / 9,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Australia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:53 in Melbourne, it's 20:53 in London. With a 11-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 London (STN) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avalon Airport (AVV) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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