BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
9,598 km
5,964 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,598 km
5,964 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BBA STL
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code BBA STL
ICAO Code SCBA KSTL
City Balmaceda St Louis
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,722 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 38.750000, -90.370000

Balmaceda (BBA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,598 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Balmaceda, it's 01:13 in St Louis. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,105 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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