KWL
Guilin City
China
9,074 km
5,638 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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KWL STN
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KWL STN
ICAO Code ZGKL EGSS
City Guilin City London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 570 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 51.880000, 0.240000

Guilin City (KWL) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 16:56 in Guilin City, it's 08:56 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 Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 59° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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