STN
London
United Kingdom
9,160 km
5,692 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
161°
south southeast

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STN UTN
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code STN UTN
ICAO Code EGSS FAUP
City London Upington
Country United Kingdom South Africa
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 348 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -28.400000, 21.260000

London (STN) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:32 in London, it's 01:32 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,434 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than London Stansted Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to London (STN) follows a heading of 347° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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