LFW
Lome
Togo
9,718 km
6,039 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,718 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lome
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LFW STL
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code LFW STL
ICAO Code DXXX KSTL
City Lome St Louis
Country Togo United States
Timezone Africa/Lome America/Chicago
Elevation 72 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lome (LFW) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,718 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Togo 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 08:32 in Lome, it's 02:32 in St Louis. With a 6-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 84° (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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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