AJK
Araak
Iran
10,933 km
6,794 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,933 km
6,794 mi / 5,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
330°
north northwest

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AJK STL
Airport Name Arak Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code AJK STL
ICAO Code OIHR KSTL
City Araak St Louis
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 5,440 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 38.750000, -90.370000

Araak (AJK) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,933 kilometers (6,794 miles / 5,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Iran 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 08:56 in Araak, it's 23:26 in St Louis. With a 9.5-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 4,823 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Arak Airport (AJK) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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