DLA
Douala
Cameroon
10,598 km
6,585 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,598 km
6,585 mi / 5,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DLA STL
Airport Name Douala International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DLA STL
ICAO Code FKKD KSTL
City Douala St Louis
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 38.750000, -90.370000

Douala (DLA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,598 kilometers (6,585 miles / 5,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Cameroon 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 00:23 in Douala, it's 17:23 in St Louis. With a 7-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 Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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