STN
London
United Kingdom
7,614 km
4,731 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
7,614 km
4,731 mi / 4,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
58°
east northeast

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STN XNN
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code STN XNN
ICAO Code EGSS ZLXN
City London Xining
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 348 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 36.530000, 102.040000

London (STN) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 7,614 kilometers (4,731 miles / 4,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:07 in London, it's 17:07 in Xining. 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 Xining (XNN) to London (STN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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