KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
13,668 km
8,493 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,668 km
8,493 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Harare
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KAB STL
Airport Name Kariba International Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KAB STL
ICAO Code FVKB KSTL
City Kariba St Louis
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Chicago
Elevation 1,706 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kariba (KAB) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,668 kilometers (8,493 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Zimbabwe with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Kariba, it's 15:17 in St Louis. With a 8-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 1,089 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Kariba International Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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