ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
12,024 km
7,471 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,024 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM STL
Airport Name Asmara International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code ASM STL
ICAO Code HHAS KSTL
City Asmara St Louis
Country Eritrea United States
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Chicago
Elevation 7,661 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 38.750000, -90.370000

Asmara (ASM) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,024 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Asmara, it's 13:59 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 7,044 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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