London Stansted Airport (STN): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: STN
ICAO code: EGSS
City: London, Essex
Region / province: England
Country / territory: United Kingdom
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 51.8850° N, 0.2350° E
Elevation: 106 m (348 ft)
Time zone: Europe/London (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
Runways: 1
Longest runway: 3,049 m (10,003 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
04/22	3,049 m10,003 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
9,788 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,175 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,158 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 10 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	Stansted Radar	120.625 MHz
ATIS	—	127.175 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	121.950 MHz
DIR	DIRECTOR	136.200 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.725 MHz
RDR	Director	136.200 MHz
Tower TWR	—	123.800 MHz

Air freight to and from London Stansted Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and London, Essex through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United Kingdom

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
London Luton Airport	LTN	Luton, Luton	41 km
London Heathrow Airport	LHR	London	66 km
London Gatwick Airport	LGW	London	87 km
Birmingham Airport	BHX	Birmingham, West Midlands	149 km
East Midlands Airport	EMA	Nottingham, Leicestershire	149 km
Bristol Airport	BRS	Bristol	211 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of London Stansted Airport?

The IATA code of London Stansted Airport is STN and its ICAO code is EGSS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is London Stansted Airport located?

London Stansted Airport is in London, Essex, England, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.8850° N, 0.2350° E and an elevation of 106 m (348 ft).

How far is London Stansted Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from London Stansted Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,158 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,175 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,788 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 10 min.

How long is the runway at London Stansted Airport?

The longest runway at London Stansted Airport is 3,049 m (10,003 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from London Stansted Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and London Stansted Airport (STN) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.