JHG
Jinghong
China
13,164 km
8,180 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,164 km
8,180 mi / 7,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

JHG STL
Airport Name Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code JHG STL
ICAO Code ZPJH KSTL
City Jinghong St Louis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 1,815 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 21.970000, 100.760000 38.750000, -90.370000

Jinghong (JHG) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) in Jinghong, China to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,164 kilometers (8,180 miles / 7,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 China 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 15:03 in Jinghong, it's 01:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,198 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Jinghong (JHG) follows a heading of 348° (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 Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (JHG) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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