FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
13,532 km
8,408 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,532 km
8,408 mi / 7,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
47°
northeast

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FAQ STL
Airport Name Frieda River Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code FAQ STL
ICAO Code AYFR KSTL
City Frieda River St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 217 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 38.750000, -90.370000

Frieda River (FAQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,532 kilometers (8,408 miles / 7,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Frieda River, it's 04:51 in St Louis. With a 16-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 Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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