AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
12,012 km
7,464 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,012 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AHB STL
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code AHB STL
ICAO Code OEAB KSTL
City Abha St Louis
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 6,858 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 38.750000, -90.370000

Abha (AHB) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,012 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Abha, it's 21:31 in St Louis. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,241 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 47° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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