RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
10,637 km
6,610 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
10,637 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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RIG STN
Airport Name Rio Grande Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code RIG STN
ICAO Code SJRG EGSS
City Rio Grande London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 27 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -32.080000, -52.160000 51.880000, 0.240000

Rio Grande (RIG) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 10,637 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Rio Grande, it's 21:48 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (STN) to Rio Grande (RIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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