GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
14,150 km
8,792 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,150 km
8,792 mi / 7,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GOV STN
Airport Name Gove Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code GOV STN
ICAO Code YPGV EGSS
City Nhulunbuy London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/London
Elevation 192 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 51.880000, 0.240000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 14,150 kilometers (8,792 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 06:26 in Nhulunbuy, it's 20:56 in London. With a 9.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 58° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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