BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,371 km
5,823 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,371 km
5,823 mi / 5,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
313°
northwest

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BEN STL
Airport Name Benina International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code BEN STL
ICAO Code HLLB KSTL
City Benghazi St Louis
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 433 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 38.750000, -90.370000

Benghazi (BEN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,371 kilometers (5,823 miles / 5,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Libya 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 09:12 in Benghazi, it's 01:12 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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