# Distance from Matsumoto (MMJ) to London (STN)

> 9,396 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,396 km / 5,838 mi / 5,073 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 335° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 11:12 in Matsumoto, it's 03:12 in London)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,834 ft (STN is lower than MMJ)

## Airports

### [Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmj-matsumoto-matsumoto-airport/1ef266df-8b26-61b4-89cb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsumoto, Japan
- ICAO: RJAF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 36.170000, 137.920000
- Elevation: 2,182 ft

### [London Stansted Airport (STN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/stn-london-london-stansted-airport/1ef266de-c5b5-68ee-8115-06bb2780ed98)

- City: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGSS
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 51.880000, 0.240000
- Elevation: 348 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:12 in Matsumoto, it's 03:12 in London.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mmj-matsumoto-matsumoto-airport/1ef266df-8b26-61b4-89cb-06bb2780ed98)
- [London Stansted Airport (STN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/stn-london-london-stansted-airport/1ef266de-c5b5-68ee-8115-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)