KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
13,092 km
8,135 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,092 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
312°
northwest

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KBH STL
Airport Name Buzwagi St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KBH STL
ICAO Code _KBH KSTL
City Kahama St Louis
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Chicago
Elevation 3,980 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kahama (KBH) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,092 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Tanzania 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 07:35 in Kahama, it's 22:35 in St Louis. With a 9-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 3,363 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Buzwagi.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kahama (KBH) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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