SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
9,327 km
5,795 miles
STN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,327 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SSO STN
Airport Name Sao Lourenco Airport London Stansted Airport
IATA Code SSO STN
ICAO Code SNLO EGSS
City Sao Lourenco London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,871 ft 348 ft
Coordinates -22.090000, -45.040000 51.880000, 0.240000

Sao Lourenco (SSO) to London (STN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil to London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,327 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 01:02 in Sao Lourenco, it's 04:02 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,523 feet between the two airports. London Stansted Airport sits lower than Sao Lourenco Airport.

The return flight from London (STN) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) follows a heading of 221° (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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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