BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
12,105 km
7,522 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,105 km
7,522 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
310°
northwest

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BAN STL
Airport Name Basongo Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code BAN STL
ICAO Code FZVR KSTL
City Basongo St Louis
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 1,640 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 38.750000, -90.370000

Basongo (BAN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,105 kilometers (7,522 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 DR Congo 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 11:12 in Basongo, it's 03:12 in St Louis. With a 8-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 1,023 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Basongo Airport (BAN) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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