Distance From Santa Cruz Airport to London Stansted Airport

The distance from Santa Cruz Airport () to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 5484 miles or 8825 kilometers or 4762 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Cruz ( Costa Rica ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz and London takes around 12 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Cruz Airport, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica to London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - STN

Kilometers		8825 km
Statute Miles		5484 miles
Nautical Miles		4762 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 36 minutes

Santa Cruz Airport to London Stansted Airport Flight Route Map - to STN Flight Path

Location of Santa Cruz Airport & London Stansted Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Cruz to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Cruz, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - STN

Time difference between Santa Cruz (Costa Rica) and London (United Kingdom) is 6 Hours.
London time is 6 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz (Costa Rica)	2025-12-16, 13:46:31 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 19:46:31 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santa Cruz Airport ( / MRSC) Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Destination

London Stansted Airport (STN / EGSS) London, United Kingdom