EBL
Arbil
Iraq
10,451 km
6,494 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,451 km
6,494 mi / 5,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EBL STL
Airport Name Erbil International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code EBL STL
ICAO Code ORER KSTL
City Arbil St Louis
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Chicago
Elevation 1,341 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 38.750000, -90.370000

Arbil (EBL) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,451 kilometers (6,494 miles / 5,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Iraq 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 16:40 in Arbil, it's 07:40 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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