GWY
Galway
Ireland
6,133 km
3,811 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
6,133 km
3,811 mi / 3,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
290°
west northwest

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GWY STL
Airport Name Galway Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code GWY STL
ICAO Code EICM KSTL
City Galway St Louis
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Chicago
Elevation 81 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 38.750000, -90.370000

Galway (GWY) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 6,133 kilometers (3,811 miles / 3,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Ireland 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 07:21 in Galway, it's 01:21 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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 46° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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