RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
11,033 km
6,856 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
11,033 km
6,856 mi / 5,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
325°
northwest

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RAH STL
Airport Name Rafha Domestic Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RAH STL
ICAO Code OERF KSTL
City Rafha St Louis
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 1,474 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 29.630000, 43.490000 38.750000, -90.370000

Rafha (RAH) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 11,033 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 02:06 in Rafha, it's 17:06 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 Rafha (RAH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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