LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
9,434 km
5,862 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAQ STL
Airport Name La Abraq Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LAQ STL
ICAO Code HLLQ KSTL
City Al Bayda' St Louis
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 2,157 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 32.790000, 21.960000 38.750000, -90.370000

Al Bayda' (LAQ) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Libya 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 11:07 in Al Bayda', it's 03:07 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 1,540 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than La Abraq Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) follows a heading of 51° (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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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