KOW
Ganzhou
China
9,300 km
5,779 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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KOW STN
Airport Name Ganzhou Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KOW STN
ICAO Code ZSGZ EGSS
City Ganzhou London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 387 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 25.830000, 114.910000 51.880000, 0.240000

Ganzhou (KOW) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Ganzhou, it's 04:20 in London. 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.

The return flight from London (STN) to Ganzhou (KOW) follows a heading of 55° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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