STN
London
United Kingdom
9,530 km
5,921 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
9,530 km
5,921 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

STN UNE
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code STN UNE
ICAO Code EGSS FXQN
City London Qacha's Nek
Country United Kingdom Lesotho
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Maseru
Elevation 348 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -30.110000, 28.670000

London (STN) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 9,530 kilometers (5,921 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in London, it's 10:31 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,752 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than London Stansted Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to London (STN) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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