ERL
Erenhot
China
10,602 km
6,588 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,602 km
6,588 mi / 5,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERL STL
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code ERL STL
ICAO Code ZBER KSTL
City Erenhot St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 3,301 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 38.750000, -90.370000

Erenhot (ERL) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,602 kilometers (6,588 miles / 5,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 08:12 in Erenhot, it's 18:12 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 2,684 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 344° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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