IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
10,877 km
6,759 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,877 km
6,759 mi / 5,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

IKU STL
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code IKU STL
ICAO Code UCFL KSTL
City Tamchy St Louis
Country Kyrgyzstan United States
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Chicago
Elevation 5,426 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 38.750000, -90.370000

Tamchy (IKU) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,877 kilometers (6,759 miles / 5,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Kyrgyzstan 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 17:11 in Tamchy, it's 05:11 in St Louis. With a 12-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 4,809 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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