GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
6,304 km
3,917 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
6,304 km
3,917 mi / 3,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GLA STL
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code GLA STL
ICAO Code EGPF KSTL
City Glasgow St Louis
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 26 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 38.750000, -90.370000

Glasgow (GLA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 6,304 kilometers (3,917 miles / 3,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Glasgow, it's 17:19 in St Louis. With a 6-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 Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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