STN
London
United Kingdom
14,713 km
9,142 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,713 km
9,142 mi / 7,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
29°
north northeast

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STN VAO
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code STN VAO
ICAO Code EGSS AGGV
City London Suavanao
Country United Kingdom Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 348 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -7.590000, 158.730000

London (STN) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 14,713 kilometers (9,142 miles / 7,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in London, it's 20:26 in Suavanao. With a 11-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 Suavanao (VAO) to London (STN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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