STN
London
United Kingdom
9,298 km
5,778 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
9,298 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
52°
northeast

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STN WUS
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code STN WUS
ICAO Code EGSS ZSWY
City London Wuyishan
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 614 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 27.700000, 118.000000

London (STN) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 9,298 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 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 23:28 in London, it's 07:28 in Wuyishan. 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 Wuyishan (WUS) to London (STN) follows a heading of 327° (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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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