BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
11,532 km
7,166 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,532 km
7,166 mi / 6,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN STL
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code BIN STL
ICAO Code OABN KSTL
City Bamiyan St Louis
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 8,367 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 38.750000, -90.370000

Bamiyan (BIN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,532 kilometers (7,166 miles / 6,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Afghanistan 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 22:22 in Bamiyan, it's 11:52 in St Louis. With a 10.5-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 7,750 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 18° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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