Distance From Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport to London Stansted Airport, PLD - STN Distance

The distance from Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 5501 miles or 8853 kilometers or 4777 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 Carrillo ( Costa Rica ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carrillo and London takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport, Carrillo, Costa Rica to London Stansted Airport, London, United Kingdom is 12 hours 38 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 • PLD - STN

Kilometers		8853 km
Statute Miles		5501 miles
Nautical Miles		4777 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport to London Stansted Airport Flight Route Map - PLD to STN Flight Path

Location of Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport & London Stansted Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Carrillo to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLD - STN

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

Location	Local Time
Carrillo (Costa Rica)	2025-01-28, 14:02:56 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-28, 20:02:56 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

Playa Samara/Carrillo Airport (PLD / MRCR) Carrillo, Costa Rica

Destination

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