PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
9,862 km
6,128 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,862 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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PLZ STN
Airport Name Port Elizabeth Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code PLZ STN
ICAO Code FAPE EGSS
City Port Elizabeth London
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 226 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -33.980000, 25.620000 51.880000, 0.240000

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,862 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 03:04 in Port Elizabeth, it's 01:04 in London.

The return flight from London (STN) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) follows a heading of 159° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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