OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
13,031 km
8,097 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,031 km
8,097 mi / 7,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OYL STL
Airport Name Moyale Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code OYL STL
ICAO Code HKMY KSTL
City Moyale (Lower) St Louis
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,790 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 38.750000, -90.370000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,031 kilometers (8,097 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Kenya 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 06:39 in Moyale (Lower), it's 21:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,173 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert International Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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