RLT
Arlit
Niger
9,355 km
5,813 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
9,355 km
5,813 mi / 5,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RLT STL
Airport Name Arlit Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code RLT STL
ICAO Code DRZL KSTL
City Arlit St Louis
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Chicago
Elevation 1,443 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 18.790000, 7.370000 38.750000, -90.370000

Arlit (RLT) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 9,355 kilometers (5,813 miles / 5,052 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 Niger 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 06:22 in Arlit, it's 23:22 in St Louis. With a 7-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 Arlit (RLT) follows a heading of 71° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) and St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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