LHR
London
United Kingdom
66 km
41 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
66 km
41 mi / 36 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LHR STN
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code LHR STN
ICAO Code EGLL EGSS
City London London
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/London Europe/London
Elevation 83 ft 348 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 51.880000, 0.240000

London (LHR) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 66 kilometers (41 miles / 36 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United Kingdom. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in London, it's 04:38 in London.

The return flight from London (STN) to London (LHR) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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