BHM
Birmingham
United States
6,948 km
4,318 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,948 km
4,318 mi / 3,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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BHM STN
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code BHM STN
ICAO Code KBHM EGSS
City Birmingham London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 650 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 51.880000, 0.240000

Birmingham (BHM) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 6,948 kilometers (4,318 miles / 3,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Birmingham, it's 09:39 in London. With a 6-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 Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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