KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
10,021 km
6,227 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
10,021 km
6,227 mi / 5,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
328°
north northwest

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KYD STN
Airport Name Lanyu Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code KYD STN
ICAO Code RCLY EGSS
City Orchid Island London
Country Taiwan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/London
Elevation 44 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 51.880000, 0.240000

Orchid Island (KYD) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 10,021 kilometers (6,227 miles / 5,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Taiwan 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 09:14 in Orchid Island, it's 01:14 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 Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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