KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
13,220 km
8,214 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,220 km
8,214 mi / 7,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
49°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KBM STL
Airport Name Kabwum St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KBM STL
ICAO Code AYKB KSTL
City N/A St Louis
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Chicago
Elevation 4,450 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kabwum (KBM) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,220 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Kabwum, it's 01:15 in St Louis. With a 15-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 3,833 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Kabwum (KBM) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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