STN
London
United Kingdom
12,594 km
7,826 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,594 km
7,826 mi / 6,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
73°
east northeast

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STN SWQ
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code STN SWQ
ICAO Code EGSS WADS
City London Sumbawa Island
Country United Kingdom Indonesia
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Makassar
Elevation 348 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -8.490000, 117.410000

London (STN) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 12,594 kilometers (7,826 miles / 6,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in London, it's 09:20 in Sumbawa Island. With a 8-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 Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to London (STN) follows a heading of 323° (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 London Stansted Airport (STN) and Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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