DAT
Datong
China
10,922 km
6,787 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,922 km
6,787 mi / 5,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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DAT STL
Airport Name Datong Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DAT STL
ICAO Code ZBDT KSTL
City Datong St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,442 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 38.750000, -90.370000

Datong (DAT) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,922 kilometers (6,787 miles / 5,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 China 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 00:43 in Datong, it's 10:43 in St Louis. With a 14-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 2,825 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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