IMK
Simikot
Nepal
12,331 km
7,662 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,331 km
7,662 mi / 6,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
353°
north

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Airport Comparison

IMK STL
Airport Name Simikot Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code IMK STL
ICAO Code VNST KSTL
City Simikot St Louis
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 9,246 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 38.750000, -90.370000

Simikot (IMK) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,331 kilometers (7,662 miles / 6,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Nepal 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 19:57 in Simikot, it's 09:12 in St Louis. With a 10.75-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 8,629 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 7° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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