HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
12,519 km
7,779 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,519 km
7,779 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
26°
north northeast

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HCN STL
Airport Name Hengchun Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code HCN STL
ICAO Code RCKW KSTL
City Hengchung St Louis
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Chicago
Elevation 46 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 38.750000, -90.370000

Hengchung (HCN) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,519 kilometers (7,779 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Taiwan 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 09:35 in Hengchung, it's 19:35 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 329° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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