STN
London
United Kingdom
9,599 km
5,965 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
9,599 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
54°
northeast

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STN XMN
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code STN XMN
ICAO Code EGSS ZSAM
City London Xiamen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 24.540000, 118.130000

London (STN) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 9,599 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 00:26 in London, it's 08:26 in Xiamen. 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 Xiamen (XMN) 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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