KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
10,541 km
6,550 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,541 km
6,550 mi / 5,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
326°
northwest

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KIK STL
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KIK STL
ICAO Code ORKK KSTL
City Kirkuk St Louis
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Chicago
Elevation 1,061 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kirkuk (KIK) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,541 kilometers (6,550 miles / 5,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Iraq 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 02:33 in Kirkuk, it's 17:33 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 36° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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