MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
14,482 km
8,999 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
14,482 km
8,999 mi / 7,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mbabane
Heading
300°
west northwest

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MTS STL
Airport Name Matsapha Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code MTS STL
ICAO Code FDMS KSTL
City Manzini St Louis
Country Eswatini United States
Timezone Africa/Mbabane America/Chicago
Elevation 2,075 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 31.310000 38.750000, -90.370000

Manzini (MTS) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 14,482 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Eswatini 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 09:16 in Manzini, it's 01:16 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 1,458 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Matsapha Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Manzini (MTS) follows a heading of 94° (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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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