NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
9,109 km
5,660 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
341°
north northwest

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NLP STN
Airport Name Nelspruit Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code NLP STN
ICAO Code FANS EGSS
City Nelspruit London
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 2,875 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -25.500000, 30.910000 51.880000, 0.240000

Nelspruit (NLP) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 South Africa with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Nelspruit, it's 09:06 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,527 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Nelspruit Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Nelspruit (NLP) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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