LCX
Longyan
China
9,418 km
5,852 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,418 km
5,852 mi / 5,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
north northwest

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LCX STN
Airport Name Longyan Guanzhishan Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code LCX STN
ICAO Code ZSLD EGSS
City Longyan London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 1,225 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 25.670000, 116.750000 51.880000, 0.240000

Longyan (LCX) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,418 kilometers (5,852 miles / 5,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north 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 20:56 in Longyan, it's 12:56 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 Longyan (LCX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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