STN
London
United Kingdom
8,292 km
5,152 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
8,292 km
5,152 mi / 4,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
60°
east northeast

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STN TFU
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code STN TFU
ICAO Code EGSS ZUTF
City London Tianfu
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 30.290000, 104.440000

London (STN) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 8,292 kilometers (5,152 miles / 4,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with China. 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 03:57 in London, it's 11:57 in Tianfu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,105 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits higher than London Stansted Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to London (STN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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