STN
London
United Kingdom
4,314 km
2,681 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
4,314 km
2,681 mi / 2,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/London
Heading
286°
west northwest

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STN YQY
Airport Name London Stansted Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code STN YQY
ICAO Code EGSS CYQY
City London Sydney
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 348 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 51.880000, 0.240000 46.160000, -60.050000

London (STN) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Stansted Airport (STN) in London, United Kingdom to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 4,314 kilometers (2,681 miles / 2,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in London, it's 05:49 in Sydney. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to London (STN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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