DLC
Dalian
China
10,781 km
6,699 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,781 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DLC STL
Airport Name Zhoushuizi Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code DLC STL
ICAO Code ZYTL KSTL
City Dalian St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 107 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 38.970000, 121.540000 38.750000, -90.370000

Dalian (DLC) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,781 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 09:25 in Dalian, it's 19:25 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Dalian (DLC) follows a heading of 336° (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 Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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