DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
12,359 km
7,680 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,359 km
7,680 mi / 6,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DBM STL
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DBM STL
ICAO Code HADM KSTL
City Debra Marcos St Louis
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Chicago
Elevation 8,136 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 38.750000, -90.370000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,359 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Ethiopia 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 08:38 in Debra Marcos, it's 23:38 in St Louis. With a 9-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 7,519 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 56° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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