STN
London
United Kingdom
16,903 km
10,503 miles
XRH
Richmond
Australia
Distance
16,903 km
10,503 mi / 9,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/London
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

STN XRH
Airport Name London Stansted Airport RAAF Base Richmond
IATA Code STN XRH
ICAO Code EGSS YSRI
City London Richmond
Country United Kingdom Australia
Timezone Europe/London Australia/Sydney
Elevation 348 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 -33.600000, 150.780000

London (STN) to Richmond (XRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) in Richmond, Australia is 16,903 kilometers (10,503 miles / 9,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Australia. 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 09:11 in London, it's 20:11 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (XRH) to London (STN) follows a heading of 320° (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 RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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