RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
14,962 km
9,297 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
14,962 km
9,297 mi / 8,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
29°
north northeast

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RKA STN
Airport Name Aratika Nord Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code RKA STN
ICAO Code NTKK EGSS
City N/A London
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 10 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -15.490000, -145.470000 51.880000, 0.240000

Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 14,962 kilometers (9,297 miles / 8,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 French Polynesia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Aratika Nord Airport, it's 06:34 in London. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (STN) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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